Optional exercises: linguistics 1 340-AT2-1JC1
Course profile: general academic
Form of study: full-time
Course type: compulsory elective (M_3)
Field and discipline: humanities / linguistics
Year of study: I, semesters I and II, year of study: II, semesters III and IV
Prerequisites:
- basic knowledge of linguistics
- knowledge of the main branches of linguistics, the history of this discipline and selected theories of language
- skills in collecting and analysing linguistic data (surveys, interviews, corpus research, etc.)
- scientific competence to analyse the characteristics of language.
Number of teaching hours: 120 (seminar)
Didactic methods: presentations, analysis of language examples, discussions, conversation lectures, project work in groups and individually.
ECTS credits: 8
Balance of student workload:
- attendance in classes: 120 hrs.
- participation in consultations: 30 hrs.
- preparation for classes and credit: 56 hrs.
Total: 206 hrs (corresponds to 8 ECTS credits)
Quantitative indices:
- Student workload related to activities requiring direct participation of the teacher 120 hrs +30 hrs = 150 hrs). - equals 6 ECTS credits
- student workload not involving direct participation of the teacher - 56 hours = 2 ECTS credits)
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
KP7_WG1 the students know and understand complex linguistic phenomena and processes, theories explaining relations between them and contemporary trends in linguistics
KP7_WG4 the students know and understand advanced terminology and extensive research methodology in linguistics
KP7_WG6 the students know and understand complex translational concepts, methods and strategies of translation
KP7_UW6 the students are able to select appropriately sources and information from them in the field of linguistics, as well as to evaluate, critically analyse and synthesise this information.
KP7_KK2 the students are prepared to recognise the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems
KP7_UW1 the students will be able to formulate and solve complex and atypical problems, innovatively choosing appropriate methods and tools, using knowledge of language and translation studies
KP7_UK1students are able to communicate with diversified audiences using specialist terminology in the fields of linguistics and translation studies, taking into account socio-cultural elements.
KP7_UO1 the students are able to lead the work of a team
KP7_UU1 the students are able to plan and realise their own lifelong learning and to direct others in this respect
KP7_UK4 the students are able to conduct a debate in a foreign language, present and evaluate various opinions and positions and discuss them
KP7_KO4 the students are ready to create planes of tolerance and cooperation in the conditions of multicultural communication and religiously diverse society.
KP7_KO5 the students are ready to participate in cultural life in its various forms
Assessment criteria
Assessment credit.
The final mark consists of the following components:
• partial marks for individual translation projects and assignments
• ongoing observation of student activity and involvement
• 2 unexcused absences are allowed during the whole semester);
• the student must obtain at least 51% of the course grade.
• grading scale ‘according to the Rules and Regulations for Studies’.
5= 91%-100%
4+=81%-90%
4= 71%- 80%
3+=61%-70%
3= 51%-60%
2= 0%-50%
Bibliography
Literature:
Bough, AC & Cable, T 2002, A history of the English Language, 5th edn, Routledge.
Brinton, L 2000, The structure of modern English: a linguistic introduction. Edition illustrated, Amsterdam.
Crystal, D 1995, The English Language, Harmondsworth.
Cybuch, M, 2004, ‘The fundamental considerations in the concept of meaning and meaning relations’ in , Griniewicz, S, Raube SM, Thomas P (ed) Language and Culture: Establishing Foundations for Anthropological Linguistics, Bialystok, pp. 249-256.
Fromkin, V, Rodman, R, Hyams N 2003, An introduction to language, 9th edn, Wadsworth.
Fromkin, V, Rodman, R 1994, An Introduction to Language and Linguistics, 6th edn, Ohio State University Press.
Griniewicz, S, Dubieniec, E 2001, Introduction to linguistics, Bialystok.
Lyons, J 1971, Introduction to Theoretical Linguistics. Cambridge: CUP.
Lyons, J 1977, Semantics. (1 vol.), Cambridge.
Ottenheimer, H 2006, The Anthropology of language: An introduction to linguistic anthropology, Belmont.
Yule, G, 2006, The Study of Language, Cambridge.
Yule, G 2010, The Study of Language: An Introduction, Cambridge.
Yule, G 1996, The Study of Language 2nd edn, Cambridge.
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