Lecture by Prof. Claudine Moulin: Richtig oder Falsch? Zweifelsfälle der deutschen Gegenwartssprache und ihre sprachhistorische Einordnung
Research content, questions, working methods and results from different scientific areas of the University of Trier.
The lecture examines norm problems and uncertainties of contemporary language from a linguistic-historical perspective. In particular, a critical examination of the supposed "right" or "wrong German" is in the foreground of the consideration. To this end, we will jointly classify contemporary fluctuations within the framework of theories of language change and discuss exemplary cases (such as "mit langem blondem/ with long blond hair"; "sie buk/backte"). In this context, language insecurities can often be understood as drivers of language change or as linguistic "repair mechanisms".
The Monday lectures from research and teaching are an open offer of the Campus of Generations. Attendance is free of charge and without registration.
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