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Course: Basics of Linguistics

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Course title Basics of Linguistics
Course code KČJ/ZAJA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Spěváčková Martina, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Language and speach. Language as an arranged system[centre and periphery]. Language curricula conception. Natural relatioship between language levels. Theory of the language sign. Basic terms of the main languge disciplines. Verbal communication models and language functions. Written and spoken language and their specifics. Develomental aspects of the formation of grammar categories and their characteristic features. Comparative approach to the language evaluation, typological and genealogical classification. Development of liguistics to the beginning of 20century [the Czech participation]. The Prague Linguistic Circle and the discipline development to the turn of 21century.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture with practical applications, Self-study of literature
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
characterize means of individual levels of the language system
Skills
klasifikovat a charakterizovat základní prostředky jednotlivých rovin jazykového systému
classify and characterize means of individual levels of the language system
learning outcomes
Knowledge
define the term of language
define linguistics as a science and explain the difference between general linguistics and linguistics focused on particular national languages
define the term of linguistic sign
classify and characterize essential means of individual levels of the language system
describe essential features of the language system in terms of structural language approach and explain centre-periphery relations
define synchronic and diachronic approaches to the language
explain hierarchical interconnections in the language level structure
describe basic language types according to their structural features and classify particular national languages into corresponding language families of genetic/genealogical language classification
Skills
recognize and characterize essential relations between units of langue and parole levels
perform the morphemic analysis of the word-form
specify language means of individual levels of the language system in a text
perform the componential analysis of elementary lexical units
teaching methods
Knowledge
Self-study of literature
Interactive lecture
Lecture with visual aids
Task-based study method
Skills
Lecture with visual aids
Interactive lecture
Seminar classes
Self-study of literature
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written exam
Test
Continuous assessment
Skills
Written exam
Test
Continuous assessment
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Adam, Robert. Gramatické rozbory češtiny výklad a cvičení s řešeními. 2017. ISBN 978-80-246-3760-0.
  • Čermák, František. Jazyk a jazykověda : přehled a slovníky. Vyd. 4., v Karolinu 2., dopl. Praha : Karolinum, 2011. ISBN 978-80-246-1946-0.
  • Černý, Jiří. Dějiny lingvistiky. Olomouc : Votobia, 1996. ISBN 80-85885-96-4.
  • Černý, Jiří. Úvod do studia jazyka. 2. vyd. Olomouc : Rubico, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7346-093-8.
  • Daneš, František. Český jazyk na přelomu tisíciletí. Praha : Academia, 1997. ISBN 80-200-0617-6.
  • Erhart, Adolf. Základy jazykovědy. Praha : Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990.
  • Helbig, Gerhard. Vývoj jazykovědy po roce 1970. Praha : Nakladatelství Československé akademie věd, 1991.
  • Hrbáček, Josef. Úvod do studia českého jazyka : Určeno pro posl. fak. filozof.. 2., přeprac. vyd. Praha : SPN, 1986.
  • Karlík, Petr,; Nekula, Marek,; Pleskalová, Jana. Nový encyklopedický slovník češtiny. 2016. ISBN 978-80-7422-480-5.
  • Saussure, Ferdinand de. Kurs obecné lingvistiky. Praha : Academia, 2007. ISBN 978-80-200-1568-6.
  • Skalička, Vladimír. Vývoj jazyka : soubor statí. 1. vyd. Praha : Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1960.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (18) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual Culture in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Psychology in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (16) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (19) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (17) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual Culture in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (18) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (17) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (18) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (19) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (19) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual Culture in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (16) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual Culture in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (17) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
University of West Bohemia, date of update: 05.10.2024 23:52. Data created for academic year 2024/2025