Proseminar – Linguistics 3202-S1PRLICJ22o
I. Basic issues. History of writing.
II The linguist in the library.
1. Libraries in Poland and Russia. Types of library catalogs.
2. An electronic libraries – resources, methods of use. The credibility of online sources.
III. The linguistic bibliography.
1. Bibliography - the concept, the basic terminology. Types of bibliography; branches of bibliography; bibliographies of journals.
2. Bibliographic standards. Cataloguing various library materials. A difference between the Polish and Russian bibliography methods.
IV. The main stages of the linguistics thesis.
1. Overview of trends and aspects of linguistic research.
2. Linguistics dictionaries and encyclopedias.
3. Discussion of the problem of choosing the thesis topic.
4. How to create a work plan.
5. The rules for creating a bibliography.
6. Types of storyboards.
7. The structure of the dissertation. Table of contents. Footnotes – their functions and types. References. Tables and figures. Attachments. Indexes – functions, methods of preparation (traditional and with the help of computer software). Keywords and summary (in Polish and Russian).
8. Rules in writing – quoting and citing sources – a reminder of the basic copyright principles; ethical issues in writing and publishing.
V. Characteristics of the scientific text in Polish and Russian.
1. Academic writing style among other functional styles.
2. Rules for transcription and transliteration of the Cyrillic alphabet.
3. Detailed rules for the development of: a) master thesis subjects (main text structure, quotations, charts and tables, references, footnotes), b) additional materials and supplementary information (dedication, motto, introduction, abstract, bibliographical references, table of contents, pagination).
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Term 2023L:
As in the part "General information on the course (independent of a term)". |
Term 2024L:
As in the part "General information on the course (independent of a term)". |
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
− the student has knowledge about major libraries,
− the student knows the basic sources of bibliographic information,
− the student knows Polish and Russian bibliographic standards,
− the student knows and understands the basic principles of linguistic research,
− the student has a basic knowledge about how to create personal development path,
Skills:
− the student is able to find the necessary science publications in resources available at the library,
− the student is able to use different sources of bibliographical references
− the student has basic skills in thesis proofreading and editing,
− the student has the basic research skills in the field of linguistic analysis and interpretation of scientific texts,
− the student is able to find scientific information using a variety of sources,
− the student has the ability to prepare a science paper which is written in a clear and concise style, its paragraphs are coherent, and its ideas are well organized,
− the student is able to assess the value and usefulness of various scientific texts and lexicographical sources for the chosen research topic.
Social competence:
− the student is able to effectively prioritize and plan their research work,
− the student is aware of the need to comply with the rules of someone else's scientific achievements,
− the student is aware of the responsibility for the preservation of cultural heritage of Poland and Russia.
Assessment criteria
1. 40% – continuous assessment: current preparation for classes, which consists of independent preparation of:
a. bibliography on a given topic,
b. summary in Russian on the basis of scientific article;
2. 60% - preparation of a term paper in the form of a presentation, which should include the following elements:
a. a specific research topic of a linguistic nature,
b. formulated purpose of the conducted considerations,
c. a specific and appropriately selected research method,
d. a sample of research material.
The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences, each subsequent one requires justification. The lecturer decides on the recognition of absence.
Exceeding excused and unexcused absences by 50% of classes may be grounds to fail the course. The conditions for passing the course on the resit exam are the same as on the ordinary of exam.
If it is not possible to conduct classroom classes, classes will be conducted using distance communication tools, most likely Google Classroom and others recommended by the University of Warsaw.
Practical placement
not applicable
Bibliography
I. Polish scientific literature:
1. J. Boć, Jak pisać pracę magisterską, Wrocław 1997.
2. B. Chlebda, Przewodnik po stronach Runetu, Opole 2004.
3. U. Eco, Jak napisać pracę dyplomową. Poradnik dla humanistów, Warszawa 2007.
4. St. Gajda (red.), Dyskurs naukowy: tradycja i zmiana, wyd. Uniwersytetu Opolskiego, Opole 1999
5. T. Karpowicz, Kultura języka polskiego. Wymowa, ortografia, interpunkcja. Warszawa 2009.
6. B. Osuchowska, Poradnik autora, tłumacza i redaktora, Warszawa 2005.
7. D. Schmandt-Besserat, Jak powstało pismo, Warszawa 2007.
8. F. Trzaska, Poradnik redaktora, Warszawa 1976.
9. J. Trzynadlowski, Edytorstwo. Tekst, język, opracowanie, Warszawa 1983.
10. H. Wszeborowska, Układ graficzny strony i całości. Bibliografia, przypisy, indeksy, [w:] Bańkowska E., Mikołajczuk A. (red.), Praktyczna stylistyka nie tylko dla polonistów, Warszawa 2000.
11. URL: www.pwn.pl
II. Russian scientific literature:
1. R. Galpierin, Tiekst kak objekt lingwisticzeskogo issledowanija, Moskwa 1981
2. M. P. Sienkiewicz, Stilistika naucznoj rieczi i litieraturnoje riedaktirowanije naucznych proizwiedienij, Moskwa 1976.
3. D. E. Rozental’, Sprawocznik po pravopisaniju i litieraturnoj prawkie, Moskwa 2002 (lub kolejne wydania).
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Term 2023L:
As in the part "General information on the course (independent of a term)". |
Term 2024L:
As in the part "General information on the course (independent of a term)". |
Notes
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Term 2023L:
Auxiliary language - Polish. |
Term 2024L:
Auxiliary language - Polish. |
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