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LIN100ZA(言語学 / Linguistics 100)
Contrastive Linguistics

Geraldo FARIA

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6128
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 金2/Fri.2
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
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Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
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Chiyoda Campus Consortium
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Outline and objectives

In this course, you will learn how Contrastive Linguistics is defined as an academic subject. By drawing on topics related to variations within a language (i.e. dialects) or between related languages, this course provides an accessible and engaging overview of Contrastive Linguistics.

Goal

The development of practical skills through the acquisition of a basic knowledge of Contrastive Linguistics. Three main skills are emphasized: 1) finding similarities and differences between dialects or related languages; 2) compiling data for documentation and analysis; and 3) gaining basic knowledge of under-documented and endangered languages.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

After an introduction to the topics in the form of mini-lectures, examples from target languages are presented for discussion and analysis. This course contains assignments and writings outside of class, which may be presented in class. Note that the suggested topics may vary slightly depending on the number of registered students and their interests. Finally, submissions of assignments and their feedback will be via Google.docs (unless students are notified previously).

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction

Overview of the course and requirements

2[対面/face to face]:Concepts

Contrasts and similarities between dialects of a language and related languages

3[対面/face to face]:Diachronic Changes of a Language/Dialect 1

Examination of changes (sound variations): comparisons and contrasts

4[対面/face to face]:Diachronic Changes of a Language/Dialect 2

Examination of changes (lexical variations): comparisons and contrasts

5[対面/face to face]:Contrastive Descriptions

From speech sounds to discourse, seven types of contrasts will be examined

6[対面/face to face]:Phonological Contrasts

Various techniques will be introduced to examine intralingual and interlingual data.
Midterm review quiz.

7[対面/face to face]:Contrasts between Writing Systems

Synchronic and diachronic examination of writing systems.

8[対面/face to face]:Morphological Contrasts

Diachronic and synchronic comparisons of data will help students to better understand two variants of intralingual and interlingual data

9[対面/face to face]:Lexicological Contrasts

Variations of word meanings intralingually and interlingually

10[対面/face to face]:Phraseological Contrasts

Variations of collocations will be examined cross-dialectally

11[対面/face to face]:Syntactic Contrasts

Structuring sentences across languages is examined to better describe and produce well-formed sentences in a second language

12[対面/face to face]:Textual Contrasts

Contrasting recorded diachronic oral stories

13[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Students will give short academic presentations

14[対面/face to face]:Consolidation

End-of-course assessment, feedback, and wrap-up

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to complete weekly reading assignments before class and review previous handouts before the following class.
They should also organize their notes in the form of a notebook or computer file.
Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

No textbook will be used. The teacher will provide handouts, reading material, and links to online data.

References

Austin, Peter and Julia Sallabank. The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages. Cambridge University Press, 2011 ISBN 9780521882156
Moravcsik, Edith. Introducing Language Typology. Cambridge University Press, 2013 ISBN 9780521193405

The teacher will suggest material appropriate to the students' projects and interests through either the Internet or reference books available at the university library.

Grading criteria

Grades will be based on exams (mid-term 30% and final 30%), assignments 30%, and participation 10%.

Changes following student comments

No feedback yet received.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Quick researches online are at times required; therefore, a laptop or smartphone may be used for such searches.

Others

A willingness to tackle language-related puzzles.

Prerequisite

None.