Introduction to linguistics 3305-WDJ-11W

Knowledge:

Upon completing the course the student knows:
- basic methods of analysis of scientific and scientific-related texts related to the issues discussed in class;
K_W02
- basic terminology, subject and fields of research in linguistics;
K_W03
- on a basic level: selected methodological problems of linguistics, including historical linguistics, with particular emphasis on research on the Spanish language;
K_W07
- on a basic level: issues and terminology in the field of morphology and syntax, with particular emphasis on the morphology and syntax of Polish and Spanish language.
K_W08

Abilities:

Upon completing the course the student knows how to:
- read with understanding scientific and scientific-related texts with a linguistic profile, as well as analyze them, including the basic terminology learned in class;
K_U01 / K_U03
- present his own views and opinions on the issues / texts discussed in class, as well as prepare a short oral presentation which includes basic theoretical approaches, research paradigms and concepts specific to linguistics;
K_U02 / K_U06 / K_U07
- write and edit a short essay and use basic theoretical approaches, research paradigms and concepts specific to linguistics;
K_U05 / K_U07
- independently acquire knowledge and develop skills using appropriate sources from the field of linguistics (dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, source texts, monographic studies, etc.).
K_U04

Social competences:

Upon completion of the course the student is capable of:
- critical assessment of his own knowledge and skills, understands the need for continuous improvement and development in the field of linguistics;
K_K01
- independent planning and organizing his work, cooperating with colleagues and applying the principles of modern language etiquette, with particular emphasis on the principles of politeness and non-discriminatory language guidelines specific to Polish and Spanish language.
K_K02 / K_K03 / K_K04

The overall assessment will be based on the writen final exam.
Exam – written assessment paper (open-book exam).
The assessment paper consists of two parts: practical exercises (30 points),
a short written response (20 points).
In order to pass the course, students must obtain at least 65% of the total number of points available in the exam.
Grading scale:
93%–100% – very good
86%–92% – good plus
79%–85% – good
72%–78% – satisfactory plus
65%–71% – satisfactory
0%–64% – fail

Admission to the final examination is based on:
- class attendance: class attendance is mandatory. Students are allowed to be absent 1 time during the semester; excess absence will require a doctor's note;
- class participation.

The use of artificial intelligence tools is only possible under the terms and conditions specified in Uchwała nr 98 Uniwersyteckiej Rady ds. Kształcenia z dnia 8 grudnia 2023 w sprawie wytycznych dotyczących korzystania z narzędzi sztucznej inteligencji w procesie kształcenia.

Working methods: lecture, group work, debate.

1. Magdalena Derwojedowa i in. (red.): Język polski. Kompendium. Warszawa 2005, Świat Książki.
2. Renata Grzegorczykowa: Wstęp do językoznawstwa. Warszawa 2007, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
3. Jean Aitchison: Ziarna mowy. Warszawa 2002, Państwowy Instytut Wydawniczy.
4. Stephen C. Levinson: Pragmatyka, Warszawa 2010, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
5. Małgorzata Marcjanik: Mówimy uprzejmie. Warszawa 2021, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
6. Jadwiga Linde-Usiekniewicz: „Językowe, międzyjęzykowe, kulturowe i międzykulturowe aspekty grzeczności” w: M. Marcjanik (red.), Grzeczność na krańcach świata. Warszawa 2007, Wydawnictwa Akademickie i Profesjonalne.
7. Adamska, A., E. Waluch-de la Torre (2005): “Grzeczność iberyjska a polska”, w: M. Marcjanik (red.), Grzeczność nasza i obca, Warszawa 2005, Wydawnictwo Trio.
8. Materials given by the lecturer.