General linguistics 15-JOG-CH-11

Learning contents:

Definition of language and scope of linguistics. Neighbouring disciplines.
Morphology: derivation and inflection.
Syntax: structuralism, generativism, cognitivism.
Semantics: structuralism, Natural Semantic Metalanguage, cognitivism.
Pragmatics: context, speech acts, face, politeness.
Psycholinguistics: language acquisition, language pathology, bilingualism.
Sociolinguistics: geographical and social varieties.
Language evolution and language history.
Writing systems.
Human language and animal communication.
Language and culture: Language relativism, language universals.

Module learning aims

1. Passing on the basic knowledge about language and linguistics, the scope of research, main schools/approaches, types of methods and research methodologies; latest discoveries in the field 2. Developing the ability to use various sources of information 3. Showing the directions of the potential further study in linguistics (choice of seminars and pro-seminars)

Information on where to find course materials

Interactive lecture supported with multimodal materials made availabel on the Moodle platform and online (with links provided).

Major

Philology Specialisation: English and Chinese studies

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Interactive lecture supported with multimodal materials

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

Partially: Moodle quizzes.

Student workload (ECTS credits)

2 ECTS

Cycle of studies

1st cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 2

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

The knowledge of the basic concepts concerning Polish grammar at the grammar school level. English at B2.

Course coordinators

Hanna Rutkowska

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

1. Be able to present and compare various linguistic schools/approaches
2. Be able to define the basic linguistic concepts.
3. Be able to provide examples for the basic linguistic concepts.
4. Be able to name leading linguists and link them to the type of research they conduct.
5. Be able to use basic theoretical approaches, research paradigms, theoretical concepts in analysing problems and examples.
6. Be aware of the specificity of human language and communication, of controversies about language and to formulate their own opinions.

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods (F - formative, S - summative):

F – open ended questions during the lecture; multiple choice questions during the lecture; short multiple choice questions after the lecture.
S – presentation of a selected topic in an essay.

Bibliography

Aitchison, Jean. 2008 (3rd edition). The articulate mammal. Cambridge: Routledge.
Crystal, David. 1995. The Cambridge encyclopedia of the English language. Cambridge: CUP.
Crystal, David. 1997. The Cambridge encyclopedia of language. Cambridge: CUP.
Hodge, B. and L. Kam.1998. The politics of Chinese language and culture. The art of reading dragons. London: Routledge.
Sun, C. 2006. Chinese. A linguistic introduction. Cambridge: CUP.
Trask, R.L. 1995. Language. The basics. London: Routledge.
Trask, R.L. 1997. A student's dictionary of language and linguistics. London: Routledge.
Trask, R.L. 1998. Key concepts in language and linguistics. London: Routledge.
Yule, G. 2006 [1991]. The study of language. Cambridge: CUP.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 15-JOG-CH-11 in USOSweb