Conducted in terms: 2023Z, 2024Z

Erasmus code: 09.3

ECTS credits: 3

Language: Polish

Organized by: Institute of Ukrainian Studies

Introduction to linguistics 3222-30WJ1K-N

The subject assumes the form of a lecture with elements of a seminar - 30 h.

The lecture aims at:
- instilling in students the main problems and solutions in the remit of linguistic sciences and preparing them for language studies (both individual and with the assistance of the lecturer).

The contents:
1. An attempt to define the concept of language.
2. The structure of linguistic research.
3. The history of language research.
4. Strategies employed in language sciences.
5. Modern (trends in) linguistics.
6. The core linguistic disciplines.
7. Methodology of linguistic studies.
8. The problems of research and the field of research.
9. The object of linguistic studies and scientific aims.
10. Methods of scientific work.
11. Linguistics and related disciplines.

Forms of work:
work in a lecture room, lecture with elements of groupwork and presentations

Students' work:
30 hours' work in a lecture room (lab)
c. 15 hours' preparation for lectures (time for obligatory reading and adopting a stance);
c. 15 hours' preparation for taking examinations and presentations.

Term 2023Z:

The subject assumes the form of a lecture with elements of a seminar - 30 h.

Forms of work:
work in a lecture room, lecture with elements of groupwork and presentations

Students' work:
30 hours' work in a lecture room (lab)
c. 30 hours' preparation for lectures (time for obligatory reading and adopting a stance);
c. 30 hours' preparation for taking examinations and presentations.

If it is not possible to conduct classes on university premises, classes shall be held with the aid of distance learning tools recommended by the University of Warsaw (Zoom and Google Forms).

Term 2024Z:

The subject assumes the form of a lecture with elements of a seminar - 30 h.

Forms of work:
work in a lecture room, lecture with elements of groupwork and presentations

If it is not possible to conduct classes on university premises, classes shall be held with the aid of distance learning tools recommended by the University of Warsaw (Zoom and Google Forms).

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The students have basic knowledge of language gained from high school.

Course coordinators

Piotr Nagórka

Learning outcomes

After the course:

Knowledge
K1_W01 The student knows the terminology and methods employed in linguistic sciences to an advanced degree;
K1_W03 The student knows the links between philological studies and other fields of science;
K1_W04 The student knows and understands the nature of language and both historical complexity and changes of its meanings.

Skills
K1_U11 The student has the skills to plan and put into effect their own life-long learning process;
K1_U12 The student has the skills to plan and organise their work, both individually and in teams.

Competences:
K1_K03 The student is ready for obeying ethical standards in the field of science.

Assessment criteria

The condition of receiving a pass which enables taking the examination is being present in classes, according to the requirements of the Regulations of Studies at the University of Warsaw.

The student has the right to be absent 3 times, with each absence above that limit requiring justification.

The ratio of absence to presence should not be greater than 50%. When having failed to comply with this regulation, a student may be asked to take the examination in the following year when the requirement has been met.

The student can make up for their absence by coming to individual consultations in duty hours or by doing an additional assignment.

The subject ends with an examination. To take the examination, a pass is required.

The student has the right to take the exam in the resit session after meeting all the requirements.

The following criteria are used when evaluating students' works:
5,0 (very good)
4,5 (good plus)
4,0 (good)
3,5 (satisfactory plus)
3,0 (satisfactory)
2,0 (unsatisfactory)

The elements important for passing the subject, which is required for taking the final examination: presentation of the content of an article on the subject of linguistics with an attempt to adopt one's own stance on the subject.

The results of the written examination depends on meeting the following criteria expressed in percentages:

60% – 68% - 3 (satisfactory grade)
69% - 77% - 3+ (satisfactory plus)
78% - 86% - 4 (good grade)
87% - 95% - 4+ (good plus)
96% - 98 % - 5 (very good grade)
99% -100% - 5 !(excellent grade).

Bibliography

Literatura podstawowa:

1. Chomsky, N. ([2000] 2002). New Horizons in the Study of Language and Mind. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

2. De Saussure, F. ([1915] 1995). Cours de linguistique generale. Paris: Payot.

3. Evans, V. (2007). A Glossary of Cognitive Linguistics. Edinburgh: EUP.

4. Grucza, F. ([2009] 2017). Metanaukowa i metalingwistyczna wizja lingwistyki (stosowanej). In S. Grucza, M. Olpińska-Szkiełko, M. Płużyczka, I. Banasiak, M. Łączek (Eds.), Dzieła zebrane (2). O nauce i naukach. O lingwistyce stosowanej (pp. 301-322). Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe IKSI UW.

5. Grucza, F. (2017). Konstytutywne współczynniki nauki. In S. Grucza, M. Olpińska-Szkiełko, M. Płużyczka, I. Banasiak, A. Bonek, M. Łączek, A. Sztuk, A. Kaleta (Eds.), Dzieła zebrane (9). Lingwistyka stosowana. Historia – zadania -osiągnięcia (ss. 96-109). Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe IKSI UW.

6. Lukszyn, J. (Red.). (2005). Słownik terminologii przedmiotowej. Warszawa: KJS, UW.

7. Lukszyn, J. & Zmarzer, W. (Red.). (2009). Dydaktyczny słownik terminologii lingwistycznej. Warszawa: KJS, UW.

8. Nagórka, P. & Pawłowski, G. (2018). Lingwistyka a terminologia - konflikt czy symbioza? Nowe perspektywy poznawcze dotyczące metodologii obu dyscyplin. [w:] M. Aleksandrzak (red.), Języki specjalistyczne w lingwistyce stosowanej: między teorią i praktyką (ss. 11-32). Poznań: Wydawnictwo Naukowe UAM.

9. Malmkjaer, K. (Ed.). ([1996] 2005). The Linguistics Encyclopedia. London: Routledge.

Term 2023Z:

Literature:

1. Chomsky, N. ([2000] 2002). New Horizons in the Study of Language and Mind. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

2. De Saussure, F. ([1915] 1995). Cours de linguistique generale. Paris: Payot.

3. Evans, V. (2007). A Glossary of Cognitive Linguistics. Edinburgh: EUP.

6. Lukszyn, J. (Red.). (2005). Słownik terminologii przedmiotowej. Warszawa: KJS, UW.

7. Lukszyn, J. & Zmarzer, W. (Red.). (2009). Dydaktyczny słownik terminologii lingwistycznej. Warszawa: KJS, UW.

9. Malmkjaer, K. (Ed.). ([1996] 2005). The Linguistics Encyclopedia. London: Routledge.

Term 2024Z:

Literature:

1. Chomsky, N. ([2000] 2002). New Horizons in the Study of Language and Mind. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

2. De Saussure, F. ([1915] 1995). Cours de linguistique generale. Paris: Payot.

3. Evans, V. (2007). A Glossary of Cognitive Linguistics. Edinburgh: EUP.

6. Lukszyn, J. (Red.). (2005). Słownik terminologii przedmiotowej. Warszawa: KJS, UW.

7. Lukszyn, J. & Zmarzer, W. (Red.). (2009). Dydaktyczny słownik terminologii lingwistycznej. Warszawa: KJS, UW.

9. Malmkjaer, K. (Ed.). ([1996] 2005). The Linguistics Encyclopedia. London: Routledge.

Notes

Term 2023Z:

If it is not possible to conduct classes on University premises, classes
shall be held with the aid of distance learning tools, most likely Google
Meet and others recommended by the University of Warsaw.

Term 2024Z:

Additional information

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