Spanish Descriptive Grammar 3305-GOJH-11-W

There are 6 topics related to general information about history, development and the situation and Spanish language. In addition, issues
related to sociolinguistics and pragmatics will be addressed in a practical way.
In addition, the course covers the basic phonological phenomena of the Spanish language, such as the phonological system and its
structure; implementation of phonemes (variance, neutralization); phonotactic rules (syllable construction); accent (type, place and
function), etc.
The aim of the course is to consolidate general knowledge in the field of phonetics and phonology, with a special focus on the phonetics
and phonology of the Spanish language. Students practice the phonetic and phonological resource of the standard variant of the
pronunciation (Castilian), as well as practically analyze the main differences between it and other variants. In addition, they practice the
principles of accenting and the main patterns of intonation.
Students practice variants useful in the use of language: correct pronunciation, accentuation and intonation, the ability to divide syllabic
and inter-word merging, correct phonetic and spelling.
The course provides both the transfer of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises to consolidate it.
Course topics:
1. Presentation
I. ORIGIN OF THE SPANISH LANGUAGE
2. Spanish. Origin and current situation
3. Spanish Origin and evolution 1
4. Spanish Origin and evolution 2
II. LANGUAGE SITUATION OF SPAIN
5. Linguistic situation of Spain 1
6. Linguistic situation of Spain 2
7. Geographical stratification of Spanish
III. VOCALS AND DIPTONGOS
8. Simple vowels - isolated and spoken string sounds
9. Diphthongs and triphthongs: isolated and spoken string sounds
IV. LINGUISTIC PHENOMENA OF CURRENT SPANISH
10. Seseo, lisp, nasalization, sound, palatalization, prosody and other phonetic phenomena in Spanish
V. CONSONANTS
11. Consonants part 1: isolated sounds
12. Consonants part 2: occlusive and fricative sounds isolated
13. Consonants part 3: affricated, lateral and vibrating sounds isolated
SAW. CHAINED PHONETIC PROCESSES
14. Silabification. Cold accent.
15. Sounds in spoken strings (chaining). Hue and prosody

Type of course

obligatory courses

Prerequisites (description)

The course covers the basic issues related primarily to the description of the Spanish language: historical, sociolinguistic, phonetic, phonological, but also with morphological, syntactic, semantic and pragmatic. Students with a basic knowledge of Spanish will get acquainted with the theory of descriptive grammar and specialist names of this field. The already existing practical knowledge will be extended by the theoretical aspect necessary in the description of linguistic phenomena, research and linguistic analyzes.

Course coordinators

Term 2023L:

Marta Kacprzak

Term 2024L:

Martyna Sońta

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student acquires the necessary skills, knowledge and social competences:
KNOW -absolvent knows and understands:
K_W01 (P6S_WG) in the basic extent of hispanics connection with other disciplines of the humanities, including the science of culture and
religion of the Spanish-speaking countries
K_W03 (P6S_WG) basic terminology, subject and directions of research including areas of descriptive grammar, including phonetics,
morphology, syntax, pragmatics and vocabulary;
K_W07 (P6S_WG) in a basic degree the mechanisms of the evolution of the Spanish language and its features in particular epochs and in
a structured way of the history of the Spanish language, its development and mutual influences of other languages always with reference
to Iberian languages;
K_W08 (P6S_WG) basic problems of descriptive grammar of the Spanish language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax);
SKILLS - a good aptitude -
K_U01 (P6S_UW) read texts written in Spanish;
K_U02 (P6S_UK) present their own views, opinions, discuss, present prepared issues in Spanish;
K_U03 (P6S_UW) recognize different types of Spanish-language texts, place them in the general historical-cultural context and conduct
their analysis using basic terminology and appropriate methods;
K_U04 acquire knowledge and develop skills using appropriate sources from selected areas of science and scientific disciplines,
appropriate for hispanist studies (dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, source texts, monographic studies, etc.);
K_U05 (P6S_UW) write and edit a written work in Polish and Spanish with the use of appropriate methods and appropriate sources
appropriate to the fields of science and scientific disciplines appropriate for hispanist studies;
K_U06 (P6S_UW) Prepare oral presentations in Polish or Spanish using appropriate methods and appropriate sources relevant to the
fields of science and scientific disciplines appropriate for hispanist studies;
K_U07 (P6S_UO) plan and organize work, cooperate in a team;
K_U08 (P6S_UK) use the Spanish language at a sufficient level to describe the phenomena discussed in the classroom;
K_U10 (P6S_UK). Communicate with the use of various communication channels and techniques with specialists in the field of selected
areas of science and scientific disciplines appropriate for hispanist studies.
SOCIAL COMPETENCES - the graduate is ready for:
K_K01 (P6S_KK) critical assessment of own knowledge and skills, understands the need for continuous improvement and development;
K_K02 (P6S_KR) compliance with the rules of professional ethics;
K_K03 (P6S_KR) active participation in the culture of the studied region using various forms and media and is able to work in a team
performing different roles
K_K04 (P6S_KR) tracking of contemporary language processes and phenomena occurring in the language of Spain and Latin America

Assessment criteria

THE COURSE end with an exam. The final note consists of:

1) class attendance,
2) final written exam 70%,
3) active participation in classes and homeworks 30%.
To pass the course, the student must get 60% of the 3 above mentioned criteria together.
Assessment:
5 = 90% - 100%
4+ = 84% - 89%
4 = 77% - 83%
3+ = 70% - 76%
3 = 60% - 69%

Practical placement

Bibliography

Nowikow, W. (1992): Fonetyka hiszpańska, Warszawa, PWN.
Nowikow, W. i Szałek, J.: Introducción a la fonética y fonología españolas, Poznań 2001, Wydawnictwo Naukowe UAM.
Linde-Usiekniewicz, J.; Jakubowska, https://usosweb.uw.edu.pl/kontroler.php?_action=katalog2/przedmioty/
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Morfología. Warszawa, Academica.
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Literatura uzupełniająca:
Alarcos Llorach, E. (2002), Gramática de la lengua española, Espasa Calpe, Madrid.
Bosque, I., Demonte, V. (1999), Gramática descriptiva de la lengua española, Espasa Calpe, Madrid.
Real Academia Española; Asociación de Academias Americanas (2010), Nueva gramática de la lengua española, Espasa Libros S.L.U.,
Barcelona.
Real Academia Española; Asociación de Academias de la Lengua Española (2011), Nueva gramática de la lengua española. Fonética y
Fonología, Espasa Libros S.L.U., Barcelona.
Real Academia Española; Asociación de Academias de la Lengua Española (2002), Ortografía de la lengua española, Espasa Libros
S.L.U., Barcelona.
Sarmiento, R. (1999), Manual de corrección gramatical y de estilo. SGEL, Madrid.

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