Introduction to Linguistics 3300-WDJ-MSF-1-Z
The aim of the classes is to introduce students to the general knowledge of the system of the natural language, and that of the process of communication. The course covers the following topics:
- linguistics as a scientific discipline,
- the definitions and functions of the language (F. de Saussure),
- the features of the natural language, the typology of languages, mixed languages,
- linguistic community and language varieties from sociolinguistic perspective (linguisitc repertoire and customs; language norm and its variants; dialect vs. accent; local language; sociolect, jargon)
- the morpho-syntactic system (the morpheme, the word, the syntagma, the sentence),
- the semantic system (the meaning as denotation and connotation, the semiotic triangle, semantic relations, conceptual metonymy and metaphor),
- the pragmatics of speech acts, the language norm and language varieties, language contact.
Type of course
Mode
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Learning outcomes
K_W01 The student has the knowledge and understanding of the place and the meaning of linguistics as a discipline of humanities.
K_W03 The student has knowledge and understanding of the specialist terminology, methodology, subject, and research trends which are characteristic of linguisitcs.
K_W10 The student has the knowledge and the understanding of the functions of the language within complex processes of social and intercultural communication.
K_U01 The student can apply basic theoretical constructs which are characteristic of lingustics.
K_U08 The student can communicate with the help of various channels and communicative strategies with specialists of selected branches of science.
K_K05 The student is ready to show respect and care for preserving cultural heritage, with a particular emphasis on linguistic diversity.
Assessment criteria
The assessment criteria:
- class attendance: two absences allowed
- two written tests: the midterm and the final test.
The tests are based on short open questions concerning theoretical concepts or the analysis of examples, with the help of linguistic definitions. The final mark is the average of two tests.
Another criterion is the self-evaluation of knowledge and skills by means of worksheets, conducted individually or in group work, and by means of participation in class discussion.
Bibliography
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2. Bartmiński, J. (red.) (2001), Współczesny język polski, Lublin: Wydawnictwo UMCS.
3. Grzegorczykowa, R. (2007), Wstęp do językoznawstwa, Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
4. Hlibowicka-Węglarz, B. (2017), Pidżyny i inne języki wehikularne, „LingVaria” XII, 1(23), s. 25-41.
5. Hlibowicka-Węglarz, B. (2018), O cudownych formacjach, czyli rzecz o językach kreolskich, „LingVaria” XIII, 1(25), s. 21-36.
6. Jakobson, R. (1960), Poetyka w świetle językoznawstwa, „Pamiętnik Literacki”, 51(2), s. 134-141.
7. Łuczyński, E., Maćkiewicz, J. (2006), Językoznawstwo ogólne. Wybrane zagadnienia, Gdańsk: Wydawnictwo UG.
8. Milewski, T. (2004), Językoznawstwo, Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
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12. Tabakowska, E. (2001), Kognitywne podstawy językoznawstwa, Kraków: Universitas.
Additional information
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