Introduction to the development of the German language in early modern history

Syllabus

- Raná nová horní němčina

- ortografie

- slovní zásoba

- syntax

- variety němčiny

- spisovný jazyk

- odborný jazyk

- dialkety

- medialita jazyka

Annotation

The history of the German language from the 16th century onward will be subject of this course. Special attention will be paid to the following points: History of orthography, vocabulary and syntax, history of the varieties of the German language, especially standard language, technical language and dialects.

Language as a medium for orality and literacy will be discussed. The points listed first will be considered from a structural, the other ones from a pragmatic perspective.

This course is taught in German.