Research methods in Linguistics: module 2, Business language research Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-N2FA12.2017

Module name: Research methods in Linguistics: module 2, Business language research
Module code: 02-FA-JB-N2-MB2BJB-3
Programme code: 02-N2FA12.2017
Semester: winter semester 2018/2019
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the course is to present the issues connected with the research on specialist languages. Classes in the summer semester focus on the introduction of topics related to business language. During this term the course will be concerned with such issues as specialist lexicography (general vs. specialist dictionaries), specialist language corpora, specialist language translation, or specialist language pedagogy.
Prerequisites:
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Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student shows significantly higher lexicographical and lexicological sensitivity, is more sensitive to the types of dictionaries or corpora he/she uses. [JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_K1]
 FA2_K01 [3/5]
The student can distinguish between general and specialist dictionary. [JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_U1]
 FA2_U01 [4/5] FA2_U02 [4/5]
The student can point to the differences between general and specialist corpus. [JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_U2]
 FA2_U05 [4/5]
The student can use corpora and/or specialist dictionaries, for instance in a business text translation. [JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_U3]
 FA2_U04 [4/5] FA2_U05 [4/5]
The student acquires knowledge on specialist lexicography (general vs. specialist dictionaries, types of specialist dictionaries). [JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_W1]
 FA2_W02 [4/5] FA2_W08 [4/5]
The student broadens his knowledge of specialist corpora. [JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_W2]
 FA2_W06 [4/5] FA2_W08 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
zaliczenie [JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_w_1]
Mastering the knowledge basis within business language terminology, characteristics of specialist languages, specialist lexicography, translation, and corpora.
 JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_K1 JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_U1 JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_U2 JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_U3 JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_W1 JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_W2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_fs_1]
Lecture and discussion, taking the floor and asking question.
 18
Self-study of the suggested reading, material analysing. Self-study for a revision test.
 36 zaliczenie [JB-N2-MB2BJB-3_w_1]
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