KARSTEN SCHMIDTKE-BODE

My passion for teaching linguistics and the English language is is reflected in a substantial teaching record and a vast pool of materials that I have created over the years.

Introduction to English linguistics

At Leipzig University, my major types of courses comprise an introduction to the core areas of linguistic analysis as well as a hands-on introduction to conducting linguistic research.

At FSU Jena, I regularly taught a two-semester module for beginning students (SAMPLE SYLLABUS). For this module, I have written a corresponding two-volume course reader. As it is tailored to the specifics of the module structure of that department, the reader is currently unpublished teaching material.

Schmidtke-Bode, Karsten. Ms., 2021+. Discovering language: An introduction to English linguistics.

Part 1: Language structure

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Part 2: Meaning and language use

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Language acquisition

I have regularly taught more advanced modules on first language acquisition, bilingualism and instructed second language acquisition (SAMPLE SYLLABUS).

Other linguistics classes

Further undergraduate classes I have taught include "Language variation and change", "Language and cognition", "Tense and aspect", "Usage-based morphology" and "The linguistic profile of Present-Day English".

English language practice

Apart from linguistics, I have also been teaching many classes on "English grammar", "Academic writing" and "British English pronunciation".

Recurrent topics

I have taught classes on "Usage-based linguistics", "Principles of language change", "Language typology and linguistic universals" and "Cognitive morphology" (SAMPLE SYLLABUS), as well as a Leipzig Spring School class on "Coverging evidence" from typology and corpus linguistics.

Methodological courses

I have offered several introductions to "Statistics for linguists", going from basic concepts (data types, variables, samples, etc.) to the regression modelling of different linguistic phenomena.

Guidelines for writing papers in linguistics (at the University of Jena) PDF

English Abilities: a YouTube channel and learning platform for tips and materials for intermediate learners of English onwards WEBSITE