UIIABP0055 English Lexicology

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. René Kron, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. René Kron, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. René Kron, Ph.D.
Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable
Tue 14:45–15:30 H1
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
UIIABP0055/A: Tue 15:35–16:20 H1, R. Kron
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
he aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic principles of English lexicology, which are relevant to teaching English as a foreign language. The course introduces the word in terms of all lexicological disciplines (etymology, onomasiology, semasiology, phraseology and lexicography). Attention will also be paid to semantic relationships in vocabulary (semantics) and the issue of lexicon organization (semantic fields, synonyms, antonyms, etc.).
Learning outcomes
The student will gain an overview of the branches of lexicology (etymology, onomasiology, semasiology, phraseology and lexicography) and semantics.
Syllabus
1. Lexicology and lexicography, basic semantic and lexicological categories 2. Dictionaries and their classification, dictionary entry 3. Development of English vocabulary 4. Word formation in general 5. Composing 6. Derivation using suffixes 7. Derivation using prefixes 8. Conversion 9. Acronyms, abbreviations, clipping, blends 10. Multiword units 11. Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms 12. Varieties of contemporary English in vocabulary 13. Slang, jargon, slang, taboo words and swearing, archaisms.
Literature
    required literature
  • Kvetko, P.:. Essentials of Modern English Lexikology, Bratislava 2003. info
  • JACKSON, Howard and Etienne Zé AMVELA. Words, Meaning and Vocabulary: An Introduction to Modern English Lexicology. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2007. ISBN 978-1-84714-625-0. info
  • Pavel Kolář. A Guide to English Lexicon. Opava, 2006. info
    recommended literature
  • VOGEL, Radek. Basics of Lexicology. muni PRESS, 2020. ISBN 978-80-210-7154-4. info
  • Peprník, J.:. English Lexikology, Olomouc 2001. info
Teaching methods
Lecture, seminar
Assessment methods
written test,  attendance 75 percent minimum
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2025.
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