(in Polish) Językoznawstwo ogólne 4100-IMJO
In the first semester, the aim of the course is to deepen students' knowledge of phonetics, phonology, and morphology from both theoretical and practical perspectives, with particular emphasis on their application in foreign language teaching. Students become familiar with basic concepts and classifications in articulatory phonetics of English and Polish, analyze minimal pairs, and learn to identify and describe phonological phenomena relevant to didactics. Distinctive features and selected phonological processes characteristic of English and Polish are discussed, along with their impact on learners' pronunciation, including the phenomenon of language transfer.
The morphology section focuses on the classification of morphemes, basic word-formation processes, and word etymology. The course aims to develop students' skills in analyzing word structures in taught and learned languages and identifying common learner errors related to pronunciation and word formation. This knowledge supports the evaluation of teaching materials and the preparation of language tasks tailored to educational needs. Special emphasis is placed on the practical use of linguistic concepts in designing teaching activities and fostering pedagogical reflection.
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In the first semester, the course aims to deepen students’ knowledge of phonetics, phonology, and morphology from both theoretical and practical perspectives, with particular attention to their application in foreign language teaching. Students become familiar with key concepts and classifications in the articulatory phonetics of English and Polish, analyse minimal pairs, and learn to identify and describe phonological phenomena relevant to language pedagogy. The course covers distinctive features, selected phonological processes characteristic of English and Polish, and their impact on learners’ pronunciation, with consideration of language transfer. The morphology component focuses on the classification of morphemes, basic word-formation processes, and word etymology. |
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Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student:
Knowledge
- describes and explains phonetic and phonological phenomena in English and Polish, including their contrastive analysis; (K_W01)
- explains basic phonological processes as well as the main types and subtypes of morphemes; (K_W01)
- characterizes the phonological and morphological structure of language as a system; (K_W03)
- analyzes selected linguistic phenomena from the perspectives of articulatory phonetics and generative phonology; (K_W06)
- identifies the impact of language transfer on pronunciation and word formation in the process of foreign language teaching and learning; (K_W06)
- analyzes and interprets phonetic, phonological, and morphological phenomena in English and Polish in the context of language teaching; (K_U01)
- identifies common learner pronunciation errors and determines their possible sources; (K_U01)
- applies knowledge of phonetics, phonology, and morphology to evaluate and adapt teaching materials; (K_U01)
- designs language-learning tasks that take into account phonetic, phonological, and morphological differences between English and Polish; (K_U01)
- demonstrates readiness to incorporate linguistic knowledge into the design of educational activities; (K_K01)
- adopts a reflective approach to teaching challenges related to pronunciation and morphological structure; (K_K01)
- accepts feedback and seeks consultation with experts when encountering difficulties in the analysis of linguistic problems; (K_K02)
- collaborates with fellow students and teachers to address issues related to the teaching of pronunciation and grammar. (K_K02)
Assessment criteria
CONDITIONS FOR PASSING THE COURSE
The conditions for passing the course are attendance (two absences per semester are permitted), timely completion of all partial assignments, and passing (at least 60%) of both tests.
FINAL GRADE
The final grade is determined based on the results obtained using the adopted assessment methods and criteria, in accordance with the weightings given below.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. Written test on articulatory phonetics (weight: 25%)
This test assesses theoretical knowledge of articulatory phonetics, including the classification of sounds in English and Polish, as well as knowledge of IPA symbols and phonetic transcription. (Outcomes: K_W01, K_W03, K_W06)
2. Written test in morphonology (weight: 25%)
This test assesses theoretical knowledge of phonology and morphology, including binary distinctive features describing phonemes and natural classes; selected phonological processes characteristic of Polish and English, along with their impact on the pronunciation of English by Polish speakers; and morpheme classification. (Outcomes: K_W01, K_W03, K_W06)
3. Design of teaching tasks with commentary (weight: 30%)
This task involves preparing teaching material (e.g., a phonetic or morphological exercise) along with a written justification for its design based on linguistic knowledge. (Outcomes: K_W06, K_U01, K_K02)
Assessment criteria:
- correctness and relevance of the linguistic content selection;
- coherence and logic of the didactic rationale;
- reference to specific linguistic issues.
4. Critical analysis of teaching tasks from commercially available textbooks (weight: 20%)
This task involves analyzing teaching tasks on English pronunciation in school textbooks selected by students. Students apply linguistic knowledge to determine the purpose of the selected tasks, their phonetic or phonological scope, and evaluate them, suggesting changes or supplementing them with additional content. (Learning outcomes: K_W06, K_U01, K_K02)
Grading criteria:
- Accuracy of analysis - correct task description and correct references to theoretical knowledge
- Suggestions for task modifications
FINAL GRADE
The final grade is determined based on the results obtained using the adopted grading methods and criteria, in accordance with the weights provided.
Grading scale:
99-100% - 5!
91-98% - 5
83-90% - 4+
75-82% - 4
70-74% - 3+
60-69% - 3
0-59% - 2
USE OF AI TOOLS
The use of AI tools and technologies supporting language processing is permitted only with the instructor's consent and after prior approval of their scope of application. Using such tools without the instructor's consent and prior agreement will be treated as a violation of the principles of independence, resulting in the work being deemed non-independent and receiving a failing grade.
Bibliography
- Aronoff, M. and Fudeman, K. (2011). What is Morphology? Wiley-Blackwell.
- Ladefoged, P. (2006) A course in phonetics. Thomson Wadsworth.
- Miller D.G. (2014) English Lexicogenesis. Oxford, Oxford University Press (BUW Online)
- Odden, D. (2005). Introducing Phonology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
- Ogden, R. (2017) An introduction to phonetics. Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press. (BUW Online)
- Paveau, M-A. and Sarfati, G-E. (2009) Wielkie teorie językoznawcze. Kraków, Avalon. (Oryginał: Les grandes théories de la linguistique. De la grammaire comparée à la pragmatique. ARMAND COLIN, 2003)
- Yule G. (2018) Explaining English Grammar. Oxford University Press.
- Yule G. (2017) The study of language. Cambridge University Press.
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