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HIF-3020: Semantics Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. Intended for the subject disciplines English and Linguistics. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at Master''s level | Language of instruction
English | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
Students should be able to show a thorough knowledge of the materials described in the course description. Students must also develop skills in oral presentation and argumentation, as well as the skills necessary for group work and individual project work. | Contents
The course is a relatively thorough introduction to formal semantic theory. Skills in the use of formal techniques in semantic analysis are also to be trained. The students will gain knowledge of universal and language-specific characteristics of the semantics of natural languages, and become able to give formalised semantic descriptions.
The course requires a Bachelor''s degree in language and literature, or equivalent.
| Recommended previous qualifications
LIN-1020 Semantics | Form of teaching
Lectures, exercises, seminars, project work. Teaching period approximately 12/14 weeks, individual study/project work 7 weeks. A total of 36 hours of teaching.
All literature will be in English. | Coursework requirements
One oral presentation
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
One oral presentation approximately halfway through the semester.
Assessment method:
A home exam of two weeks (30%) approximately halfway through the course, and one comprehensive project paper, approximately 15 pages (70%).
Grading: Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): English | Contact person/lecturer
Professor Gillian Ramchand, tel.: 77 64 56 20, email: gillian.ramchand@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/3509/ |
Teaching spring 2006
Lese-/skriveuker: Uke 12-15
Første forelesning: Mandag 16. januar, kl. 1015, rom A 3012 | | Forelesning | Foreleser Professor Gillian C Ramchand
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Oppgave - utlevering uke 11. Oppgave - innlevering uke 16. |
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