Varieties of English 3301-JF2717-1ST
The course will focus on the major English dialect and accents. The topis discussed include description of standard and non-standard dialect of English. For each dialect, the most important phonological, morphological and lexical features are discussed with the focus on differences in pronunciation.
Topics:
1. basic terminology in dialectology
2. dialects vs. accents
3. standard and non-standard dialects
4. Received Pronunciation (RP)
5. dialects in England: Northern, Southern, Midlands, East Anglia, Cocney, Estuary English
6. Scottish, Irish and Welsh English
7. American English and its varieties: General American, Southern and Eastern
8. Austrialian English and its varieties
9. other Englishes such as Indian or South African English
10. pidgins and creoles
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student has familiarity with:
- K_W01 advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art in the discipline of linguistics, in accordance with their chosen specialization (and educational path) within the domain of English Studies
- K_W09 concepts and principles concerning the protection of intellectual property and copyright
Abilities
The student is able to:
- K_U01 apply advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art in the discipline of linguistics, in accordance with their chosen specialization (and educational path) within the domain of English Studies
- K_U09 apply the concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law
Social competences
The graduate is ready to:
- K_K01 critically appraise their knowledge and content obtained from various sources
- K_K02 recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems; consult experts when required
Assessment criteria
mid-term and final tests
Bibliography
1. Cruttenden, Alan. 2008. Gimson's Pronuciation of English. London: Hachette Livre UK.
2. Hughes, Arthur—Peter Trudgill—Dominic Watt. 2005. English Accents and Dialects. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
3. Kortmann, Bernd—Clive Upton. Varieties of English. Vol.1-4. Berlin: Mouton de Gruyter.
4. Trudgill, Peter. 1999. The Dialects of England. Oxford: Blackwell.
5. Trudgill, Peter—Jean Hannah. 2002. International English. London: Arnold.
6. Wells, J.C. 1982. Accents of English. Cambridge: CUP.
Additional information
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