UCJNOPBP01 Introduction to language studies

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Gabriela Rykalová, Ph.D. (lecturer), doc. PhDr. Gabriela Rykalová, Ph.D. (deputy)
Mgr. Jana Nálepová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Nálepová, Ph.D.
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable
Mon 11:25–12:10 M7
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 lecture offers an overview of basic linguistic terms and definitions. It is based on the concept of language as a system of signs and describes the various levels of the language system: phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and lexicology and textual linguistics. Attention is also paid to the classification of languages with a focus on the specifics of Germanic languages.
Learning outcomes
Portfolio, test
Syllabus
  • 1. Linguistics and its disciplines 2. Typological and genealogical lasification of languages 3. Genealogical classification of Germanic languages 4. The nature and function of language 5. Sociolinguistics 6. Phonetics and phonology 7. Morphology 8. Syntax 9. Lexicology 10. Developmental tendencies of contemporary German 11. Study of a foreign language I 12. Study of a foreign language II 13. Final summary
Teaching methods
lecture, discussion
Assessment methods
evaluation of portfolio, report, essay
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2020, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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