Introduction to Linguistics 03-LIN-22

The definition of language. Language as a sign system. Functions of language. Communication act and its structure. Language subsystems. Major linguistic subfields.

Module learning aims

The course aims at: - developing students ability to reflect on various aspects of linguistics - teaching them how to use basic linguistic notions and how to describe selected linguistic problems - providing them with knowledge of the language system structure and selected methodological problems of linguistics

Major

Polish Studies for International Students

Cycle of studies

1st cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 1

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria:
- activity during group work
- individual presentations
- written test

Practical placement

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Bibliography

 Bühler Karl, Teoria języka, Kraków 2004
 Eco Umberto, W poszukiwaniu języka uniwersalnego, Warszawa 2002
 Furdal Antoni, Językoznawstwo otwarte, Wrocław 2000
 Grzegorczykowa Renata, Wstęp do językoznawstwa, Warszawa 2010 (podręcznik)
 Whorf Benjamin Lee, Język, myśl i rzeczywistość, Warszawa 2002
 Wielki słownik poprawnej polszczyzny, pod red. Andrzeja Markowskiego, Warszawa 2010

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