Linguistic theory: Semantics 15-LT-SEM-EL-11

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Module learning aims

-introducing students to the research scope and research problems in semantics -introducing students to the basic terms concerning semantics in English -practising the ability to use the terms in English practising the ability to conduct academic debate about issues connected with semantics

Information on where to find course materials

the Novum Library

Major

English linguistics: Theories, interfaces, technologies

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Presentation of selected topics based on the reading list, discussion, performing short hands-on tasks.

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

The Moodle platform will be used for online discussion fora and practise tasks.

Student workload (ECTS credits)

Contact hours: 30 Student's self study 1: reading the assigned texts: 30 Student's self-study 2: written assignments: 15 Student's self-study 3: preparing for the exam: 15 Total: 90

Cycle of studies

1st cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 1

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

the knowledge about the basic issues connected with language and linguistics as introduced in Polish grammar schools; B1 level of English

Course coordinators

Małgorzata Fabiszak

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the course:
Student knows the basic terms connected with semantics
Student knows the basic types of meaning
Student knows the basic semantic units
Student is able to perform a simple semantic analysis of a short text
Student is able to employ technical vocabulary in a discussion on semantics
Student is able to cooperate in group tasks in order to critically evaluate the content of the academic articles: the hypothesis, research method and the results; and the content of a textbook chapter.
Student is able to participate in the academic discussions, provide feedback on the contribution of other students and react to the critique of their own arguments.

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods (F - formative; S - summative):
F: evaluating student's presentation, feedback on the participation in classroom discussions;
S: a final written test

Bibliography

Cruse, Alan. 2011. Meaning in language: An introduction to semantics and pragmatics (3rd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Evans, Vyvyan & Melanie Green. 2006. Cognitive linguistics: An introduction. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
Geeraerts, Dirk. 2010. Theories of lexical semantics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Radden, Günter & René Dirven. 2007. Cognitive English grammar. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
Saeed, John. 2016. Semantics (4th ed.). Oxford: Blackwell.
Ungerer, Friedrich & Hans-Jörg Schmid. 2006.. An introduction to cognitive linguistics. London: Longman.

Additional information

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