Linguistics: Module 2 - Descriptive Grammar of English 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Linguistics: Module 2 - Descriptive Grammar of English 1
Module code: W1-FA-KX-S1-GO1-2
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic phonetic and phonological descriptions of the English language. Students are acquainted with ways of describing articulation of English vowels and consonants, with variants of English phonemes, with methods of describing differences between British and American English and with phonological processes characteristic for the English language.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Linguistics: Module 1
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus
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]
knows how to observe changes in pronunciation of words, how to distinguish between British and American pronunciation, or between standard and non-standard pronunciation. [KX-S1-J2-GO1_K1]
 FA1_K01 [2/5] FA1_K02 [2/5]
understands the need to update their knowledge (of English phonetics, phonology, and morphology). [KX-S1-J2-GO1_K2]
 FA1_K01 [1/5]
can search for and interpret various kinds of information (in linguistics). [KX-S1-J2-GO1_U1]
 FA1_U01 [2/5] FA1_U02 [2/5]
can prepare various forms of written assignments, presentations and speeches in English, concerning linguistic issues. [KX-S1-J2-GO1_U2]
 FA1_U12 [2/5] FA1_U14 [2/5]
has a basic knowledge of how speech organs function as well as a detailed knowledge of manners of articulation and classification of sounds. [KX-S1-J2-GO1_W1]
 FA1_W01 [1/5] FA1_W04 [3/5]
knows basic terminology (concerning phonetics, phonology, and morphology) in English. [KX-S1-J2-GO1_W2]
 FA1_W03 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests (written and/or oral) [KX-S1-J2-GO1 _w_1]
Written or oral assessment of the students’ knowledge of the issues discussed in class and the skills they have acquired. It may include tests, written assignment, presentations, project work, etc.
 KX-S1-J2-GO1_K1 KX-S1-J2-GO1_K2 KX-S1-J2-GO1_U1 KX-S1-J2-GO1_U2 KX-S1-J2-GO1_W1 KX-S1-J2-GO1_W2
Control interview (optional) [KX-S1-J2-GO1_w_2]
Assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class
 KX-S1-J2-GO1_K1 KX-S1-J2-GO1_K2 KX-S1-J2-GO1_U1 KX-S1-J2-GO1_U2 KX-S1-J2-GO1_W1 KX-S1-J2-GO1_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 [KX-S1-J2-GO1 _fs_1]
Lecture: expository multimedia lecture, participatory lecture
 15
Supplementary reading, self-study (with the use of lecture notes and other course materials); consultations with the lecturer.
 15 Test or tests (written and/or oral) [KX-S1-J2-GO1 _w_1]
practical classes [KX-S1-J2-GO1 _fs_2]
Classes: expository method (explaining particular topics); interactive teaching method (problem-solving, brainstorming, class discussion)
 30
Self-study (using the course books or other course materials), preparation for classes and written tests, preparing class presentations, consultations with the lecturer.
 30 Test or tests (written and/or oral) [KX-S1-J2-GO1 _w_1] Control interview (optional) [KX-S1-J2-GO1_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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