UCJNU004 History of German

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2017
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Dr. phil. Veronika Kotůlková (lecturer)
doc. Dr. phil. Veronika Kotůlková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Dr. phil. Veronika Kotůlková
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course introduces the most important changes of all language levels of German resulting from structural causes and from communicative needs as well. The overview of the changes also shows that older periods still influence modern language usage. In seminars students work with Early New High German texts. Students learn correct interpretation of the texts and diachronic language features leading to the formation of standard language. Special attention is paid to M. Luther`s contribution to the formation of standard language.
Syllabus
  • 1. Germanic languages, territorial and time classification of German
    2. Development of the vowel system - vowels, changes in diphthongs
    3. Changes in consonants, First vowel (Germanic) shift, Verner`s law, Second vowel shift
    4. Old High German morphology, syntax, complex clauses
    5. Middle High German - vocalism, consonantism
    6. Middle High German morphology, syntax, complex clauses
    7. Early High German - changes in the system of sounds
    8. Morphology development in the period of Early High German
    9. Syntax development in the period of Early High German, modality
    10. Development of complex clauses
    11. Formation and development of standard language, M. Luther
    12. German language until the mid-20th century
Language of instruction
German
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Active participaton in seminars
Final written examination
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2012, Summer 2013, Summer 2014, Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022.
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