Functional Polish Language Workshops 3700-AL-WPU-24-OG

The basic assumption of the workshop is a functional approach to language as a tool for constant communication with others. We will look at the diversity of the Polish language and consider the actual need to standardize its varieties. Therefore, an important element of the course will be familiarization with the basic issues of language culture. Together, we will consider the state of contemporary Polish, with particular emphasis on development trends.
The most important, however, will be practical exercises in standard (normative) Polish, used in official communication. The more perfect the language is, the better we can use it and the easier it will be to achieve the intended communication goal. That is why it is important to know the possibilities and limitations of this tool in order to eliminate errors and master the ability to construct coherent statements and texts. Practical classes will consist in mastering the ability to use appropriate normative sources to work with the text. These skills will then be used when writing, editing and proofreading their own texts, which will be subject to normative assessment.
The scope and degree of detail in discussing the issues of spelling, punctuation, inflection, syntactic, lexical, syntagmatic, phraseological and stylistic correctness will depend on the needs of the workshop participants.
The first 30 hours of classes are devoted to the activities of the whole group. Theoretical topics are then discussed and exercises related to particular normative issues are performed. The remaining 15 hours are devoted to students' own work on their texts and stationary consultations in smaller groups devoted to discussing individual works.

Type of course

general courses

Prerequisites (description)

To participate in classes, formal passing other subjects is not required. Participants are not expected to master a particular range of knowledge or skills before starting the course.

Course coordinators

Ewa Rudnicka

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes in the field of knowledge. Student (K_W01, K_W04, K_W05, K_W08)::
- knows the basic terminology of grammar and normative linguistics and understands the role of linguistics in culture
- understands the relationship between the disciplines of the humanities and social sciences
- knows the basic methods of normative analysis and interpretation of texts
- knows the basic principles of scientific communication in the field of humanities and social sciences

Learning outcomes in terms of skills. Student (K_U01, K_U02, K_U04, K_U05, K_U06, K_U07, K_U08)::
- can select information from various scientific, popular science, journalistic and other sources and make a critical assessment
- is able to perform linguistic and correctness analysis of various types of utility and other texts
- can name normative problems and formulate a research problem
- is able to recognize and interpret the basic linguistic problems and phenomena of the present day
- can participate in scientific discussions concerning the language
- can independently develop and present the results of their analyzes and reflections
- is able to prepare a written work taking into account the elementary requirements for academic work
- can use digital tools in academic work

Learning outcomes in the field of social competencies. Student (K_K01, K_K03, K_K04, K_K05, K_K07, K_K10)
- is ready to undertake lifelong learning
- has readiness for own scientific development in the field of humanities
- is ready to learn new research methods
- is able to select the appropriate means to carry out the indicated tasks
- is able to set tasks independently, is characterized by responsibility and entrepreneurship
- respects the principles of tolerance and shows sensitivity to cultural differences
- respects the ethical dimension of scientific research
- respects intellectual property rights

Assessment criteria

The basis for passing the course is:
a) attendance at classes (the student has the right to two absences in a semester),
b) active participation in classes,
c) performing all tasks related to classes on an ongoing basis,
d) writing and editing a short utility text on one of the selected language issues,
e) individual consultations with the lecturer about your own text.

Work evaluation criteria:
a) linguistic correctness of the utterance
b) the accuracy of the choice of topic,
c) the ability to critically and analytically approach language material.

Bibliography

Literature:
Bajerowa I., 2001, Język ogólnopolski XX wieku, [in:] Współczesny język polski, ed. J. Bartmiński, Lublin, p. 23-48.
Jadacka H., 2005, Kultura języka polskiego. Fleksja, słowotwórstwo, składnia, Warszawa (wybrane partie).
Karpowicz T., 2009, Kultura języka polskiego. Wymowa, ortografia, interpunkcja, Warszawa.
Markowski A., 2005, Kultura języka polskiego. Teoria. Zagadnienia leksykalne, Warszawa (wybrane partie).
Miodek J., 2001, O normie językowej, [in:] Współczesny język polski, ed. J. Bartmiński, Lublin, p. 73-83.

Dictionaries:
Bańko M. (ed.), 2000, Inny słownik języka polskiego, vol. 1-2, Warszawa.
Bańko M. (ed.), 2003, Wielki słownik wyrazów obcych PWN, Warszawa.
Doroszewski W. (ed.), 1958-1969, Słownik języka polskiego, vol. 1-10, Warszawa.
Dubisz S. (ed.), 2003, Uniwersalny słownik języka polskiego, vol. 1-4, wyd. I, Warszawa.
Dunaj B. (ed.), 1996, Słownik współczesnego języka polskiego, Warszawa.
Markowski A. (ed.), 1999, Nowy słownik poprawnej polszczyzny PWN, Warszawa.
Polański E. (ed.), 2011, Wielki słownik ortograficzny PWN z zasadami pisowni i interpunkcji, Warszawa.
Żmigrodzki P. (ed.), 2007-2018, Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Kraków, on-line: https://wsjp.pl/.

Additional information

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