Introduction to ethnolinguistics 3221-S2-FBA-WEL12
The main aim of the classes is to critically analyse the scientific literature on the mutual relations between languages, thinking, human behaviour and reality, as well as to encourage reflection, the exchange of views, and conversation on the issues presented in the discussed literature.
The classes will be conducted in the form of discussions devoted to ethno-linguistic issues, including:
- the linguistic image of the world;
- mutual relations between language, culture, thought and identity;
- linguistic relativism and universalism;
- linguistic evidence of cultural and ethnic separateness;
- the role of language in shaping national identity;
- translation difficulties caused by cultural differences;
- ways of interpreting reality by people speaking different languages;
- the influence of language on behaviour;
- linguistic stereotypes;
- diversity of languages and cultures;
- names of values;
- linguistic awareness and identity;
- the importance of foreign language knowledge in shaping one's own identity;
- cultural competence in learning foreign languages;
- the use of stylistically diverse lexis.
Student workload (3 ECTS) :
30h - participation in classes
45h - reading the assigned literature and preparing for classes
15h - preparation for the final test
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
The student understands and has an in-depth knowledge of:
the subject and methodological specifics of research in language studies;
the terminology of language studies, including advanced and detailed contexts;
various functions of language in the context of, e.g. literature, culture, religion, history, art, politics, economy or media;
the nature of language and the impact of historical and cultural changes on its development;
major tendencies in language research and its most significant challenges and problems observed nowadays.
The student can:
formulate and analyse research problems in the area of language studies, choose innovative research methods and tools, including advanced information and communication technology, as well as prepare and present findings, also under unpredictable conditions;
use theories, research paradigms and concepts common to language studies while communicating with various circles of recipients during debates and discussions;
communicate with specialists by using various channels and means of communication in a specific foreign language;
lead teamwork and cooperate within a team
individually plan and pursue his or her own process of lifelong learning as well as provide others with guidance in this respect.
The student is ready to:
critically evaluate his or her knowledge and the content he or she receives;
recognise the significance of knowledge in solving epistemic and practical problems as well as resort to expert opinion;
establish priorities in order to achieve a goal set by him or her in the area of social obligations.
Assessment criteria
Conditions for completing the course:
- attendance;
- systematic preparation of the given material;
- active participation in ongoing discussions;
- positive grade for the final test.
The final grade consists of 50% of the current work and 50% of the final passing grade. In order to obtain a positive final grade, one must obtain a positive grade on the final exam and a positive grade for the current work.
Assessment of the current work takes into account the systematic preparation in class, the way of expressing yourself, discussing and presenting your own arguments, as well as the ability to critically analyze the discussed texts. The student is obliged to participate in discussions during the classes he is present at.
A student who prepared on time, participated in the discussion and presented his own conclusions about each discussed text in the classes he was present at, receives a very good grade.
A student who prepared on time, participated in the discussion and presented independent conclusions drawn on most of the discussed texts in the classes where he was present, receives a good grade.
A student who prepared on time, participated in the discussion and presented independent conclusions drawn regarding at least half of the texts discussed in the classes in which he was present, receives a satisfactory grade.
A student who was unprepared for discussion in more than half of the classes and was unable to present conclusions regarding the discussed texts on his own, receives a failing grade.
On the final exam, the student will be required, among others, to present his / her own research project idea. When assessing the project, points are given:
- topic selection;
-justification of the choice of research method;
-proposed methodology;
-accuracy of the research goal;
- the correctness of the terminology used;
-theoretical basics.
Percentage thresholds necessary to obtain individual grades from the final pass:
3.0 - from 50%
3.5 - from 60%
4.0 - from 70%
4.5 - from 80%
5.0 - from 90%
5! - to obtain this assessment, the student must demonstrate knowledge beyond the framework of the program
The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences, each subsequent one requires a justification. The lecturer decides whether to acknowledge the absence. Exceeding justified absences is considered as failure to participate in the discussion concerning the text discussed in classes and results in lowering the grade for the current work. Exceeding justified and unjustified absences for 50% of classes may be the basis for failing the course. The conditions for completing the course within the retake period are the same as in time I.
Practical placement
Due to the inability to conduct classes in the form of in-person classes, classes will be held remotely on the Zoom platform.
Bibliography
J. Bartmiński J., (red.), Językowy obraz świata, Lublin 1990. (szczególnie strony 11-21 i 153-166)).
J. Bartmiński, Stereotypy mieszkają w języku. Studia etnilingwistyczne, Lublin 2007.
B. K. Bergen, Latające świnie -Jak umysł tworzy znaczenie, Toruń 2017. (szczególnie str. 261-293).
B.K. Bergen, What the F Co przeklinanie mówi o naszym języku, umyśle i nas samych, Toruń, 2019. (szczególnie str. 12-50 i 106-112).
D.L. Evett, Język. Narzędzie kultury, Toruń, 2018. (szczególnie strony 116-140).
G. Dorren, Babel. W 20 języków dookoła świata", Kraków 2019. (szczególnie strony 97-107).
Z. Kövecses, Język, umysł, kultura: praktyczne wprowadzenie, Kraków, 2011.
A. Krawczyk, Język źródłem wiedzy o człowieku, Etnolingwistyka 2, 1989, s. 29–38.
A. Pajdzińska, Antropocentryzm frazeologii potocznej, Etnolingwistyka 3, 1990, s. 59–69.
P. Riley, Language, culture and identity : an ethnolinguistic perspective, Londyn, Nowy York, 2007.
E. Sapir, Kultura, język, osobowość, Warszawa 1978.
E. Tabakowska, Kognitywne podstawy języka i językoznawstwa, 2001, r. 1-2.
B. L. Whorf, Język, myśl i rzeczywistość, Warszawa 1982.
A. Wierzbicka, Język – umysł – kultura, Warszawa 1999.
A. Wierzbicka, Słowa klucze. Różne języki – różne kultury, Warszawa 2007.
A. Wierzbicka, Semantyka. Jednostki elementarne i uniwersalne, Lublin 2006.
A. Wierzbicka, Uniwersalne pojęcia ludzkie i ich konfiguracje w różnych kulturach, (w:) Etnolingwistyka 4, Lublin 1991,
Wybrane artykuły z czasopisma "W poszukiwaniu tożsamości językowej", Gdańsk, 2016-2018;
Wybrane artykuły z czasopisma "Etnolingwistyka. Problemy Języka i Kultury", Lublin, 1988-2020.
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