Specialisation Classes: Linguistics/Applied Linguistics 340-AT2-1JCS2

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)

Term 2023:

The main objective of the course is to develop students' knowledge of linguistics and to improve their skills in analysing the main notions within the area of applied linguistics.

Term 2024:

Prerequisites (description)

Students should have prior knowledge of the fundamentals of linguistics, glottodidactics and basic translation skills.

Course coordinators

Term 2024:

Ewa Ligocka

Term 2023:

Dominika Romaniuk-Cholewska

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

(in Polish) w sali

Learning outcomes

KP7_WG1the students know and understand complex language phenomena and proceedings explaining dependencies among them and contemporary trends in linguistics
KP7_WG4 the students know and understand advanced terminology and methodology of linguistic research
KP7_WG7 the students know and understand advanced methods of analysis and interpretation of texts and other cultural productions of a given linguistic area within selected linguistic traditions and theories
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
• 4 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

Austin J., 1962, How to Do Things with Words, London: Oxford University Press.
Beaugrande R, de, U.Dressler, 1980, Text, Discourse and Process. Norwood: Ablex
Catford J.C., 1965, A Linguistic Theory of Translation, London: Oxford University Press.
Fillmore J.R., 1976, Frame Semantics and the Nature of Language. "Annals of the New York Academy of Science", vol.280, New York
Gutt E.-A., 1991, Translation and Relevance. Cognition and Context. Oxford: Basil Blackwell
House J., 1977, A Model for Translation Theory Assessment. Tubingen: Gunter Narr.
Jones R., 1988, Conference Interpreting Explained. Manchester: St.Jerome Publishing.
Kielar B.Z., 1977, Language of the Law in the Aspect of Translation. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego.
Kierzkowska D., 2002, Tłumaczenie prawnicze. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo TEPIS.
Neubert A., 1985, Text and Translation, Leipzig: VEB Verlag Enzyklopadie.
Nide E.A., 1964, Toward a Science of Translating. Leiden: Brill.

Term 2023:

Austin J., 1962, How to Do Things with Words, London: Oxford University Press.
Beaugrande R. de, U. Dressler, 1980, Text, Discourse, and Process. Norwood: Ablex.
Catford J.C., 1965, A Linguistic Theory of Translation. London: Oxford University Press.
Fillmore J.R., 1976, Frame Semantics and the Nature of Language. "Annals of the New York Academy of Science", vol. 280, New York.
Gutt E.-A., 1991, Translation and Relevance. Cognition and Context. Oxford: Basil Blackwell.
House J., 1977, A Model for Translation Quality Assessment. Tübingen: Gunter Narr.
Jones R., 1998, Conference Interpreting Explained. Manchester: St. Jerome Publishing.
Kielar B.Z., 1977, Language of the Law in the Aspect of Translation. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego.
Kierzkowska D., 2002, Tłumaczenie prawnicze. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo TEPIS.
Neubert A., 1985, Text and Translation. Leipzig: VEB Verlag Enzyklopädie.
Nida E.A., 1964, Toward a Science of Translating. Leiden: Brill.

Term 2024:

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