Historical grammar of Belarusian language 3221-S1-FBA-GHJB-OG

The seminar is to

present the phonetic and morphological systems of old Belarusian language and acquaint studenst with linguistic changes that are taking place in these systems.

deepen understanding of the evolutions of Belarusian language. Give it its practical application (analysis of linguistic phenomena in old Belarusian texts, searching for changes in the texts, an understanding of phonetic changes, ability to read old Belarusian texts).

Student workload:

30h - participation in exercises, 1 ECTS

15h - credits for preparation for classes, 0,5 ECTS

15h - preparation to pass, 0,5 ECTS.

Total: 2 ECTS (60h)

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

Prerequisites (description)

The knowing of Belarusian language and literature of the Old Belarus period will help gaining learning outcomes.

Course coordinators

Maryla Chaustowicz

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: the graduate understands and has an advanced knowledge of

K1_W01 the subject and methodological specifics of research in language studies

K1_W03 the terminology of language studies

K1_W06 the nature of language and the impact of historical and cultural changes on its development

Skills: the graduate can

K1_U02 formulate and analyse research problems in the area of language studies, choose research methods and tools, including advanced information and communication technology

K1_U04 use theories, research paradigms and concepts common to language studies while communicating with the community and during debates and discussions

K1_U08 substantiate and draw conclusions by using ideas presented by other scholars in Polish and foreign languages

Social competencies: the graduate is ready to

K1_K01critically evaluate his or her knowledge and the content he or she receives

K1_K02 recognise the significance of knowledge in solving epistemic and practical problems as well as resort to expert opinion

Assessment criteria

The students who obtained the credit for written final test of at least 3.0 can take part in the final oral test.

1. short written final test;

test - grading system:

99 – 100% - 5! (excellent)
93 - 98% - 5 (very good)
87 - 92% - 4,5 (fairly good)
77 - 86% - 4 (good)
71 - 76% - 3,5 (satisfactory plus)
60 - 70% - 3 (satisfactory)
Below 60% - 2,0 (unsatisfactory)

2. working with text;

The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences.
The conditions for passing the course on the resit exam are the same as on the ordinary of exam.

Bibliography

1. Aniczenka U., Histarycznaja leksikalohija belaruskaj movy, Minsk 1970.
2. Bartoszewicz A., Groszkowa K, Chaburgajew G., Zarys gramatyki historycznej języka rosyjskiego. Fonetyka i morfologia, Warszawa 1982.
3. Bulyka A., Razwiccio arfahraficznaj sistemy starabelaruskaj movy, Minsk 1970.
4. Bulyka A., Żurauski A., Kramko I., Histarycznaja marfalohija belaruskaj movy, Minsk 1979.
5. Jankouski F., Histarycznaja hramatyka belaruskaj movy, cz. 1, 1974, cz. 2, 1977; 1983.
6. Mackiewicz J. Marfalohia dziejaslowa u belaruskaj mowie, Minsk 1959.

Additional information

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