Course: Introduction to Linguistics

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Course title Introduction to Linguistics
Course code KRO/ZAJ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Valeš Miroslav, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course deals with the basic problematics of general and contrastive linguistics. It is based on the newest knowledge from liguistics and other relevant disciplines. The objective is to present the general problems and basic linguistics terminology. Complete and up-to-date information is posted on the web site of the Department of Romance Languages at https://kro.fp.tul.cz/spanelstina/spanelsky-jazyk-se-zamerenim-na-vzdelavani and in the e-learning: https://elearning.tul.cz/course/index.php?categoryid=342

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
  • Home preparation for classes - 32 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course deals with the basic problematics of general and contrastive linguistics. It is based on the newest knowledge from liguistics and other relevant disciplines. The objective is to present the general problems and basic linguistics terminology.
Understanding of texts.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of linguistics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Didactic test

Credit: Active participation in classes and fulfillment of all assignments. Credit test.
Recommended literature
  • ČERMÁK, František. Jazyk a jazykověda. Praha: Karolinum, 2007.. Praha: Karolinum, 2007.
  • ČERNÝ, Jiří. Úvod do studia jazyka. Olomouc: Rubico, 1998.. Olomouc: Rubico, 1998.


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