The lecture is concerned with the cognitive foundations of language and is closely related to some of the seminars that are regularly taught at the FSU Jena in English linguistics: Topics include: (i) the structure of human categories and their expression in language, (ii) the cognitive principles of language acquisition, (iii) the cognitive principles of diachronic change, (iv) the conceptual basis of linguistic structure, (v) functional and cognitive motivations for language universals.
Examination format: written exam
1st attempt: 03.07.2023, 16:00-18:00 Uhr
2nd attempt: 14.09.2023, 10:00-12:00 Uhr
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