Linguistics: Module 4 - Descriptive Linguistics. Elective Module: 1/ Pragmatics with Semantics, 2/ Discourse Analysis Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Linguistics: Module 4 - Descriptive Linguistics. Elective Module: 1/ Pragmatics with Semantics, 2/ Discourse Analysis
Module code: W1-FA-TX-S1-JO-4
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The objective is to familiarize the students with the tools used in the description of language and of linguistic competences in native speakers. Classes focus on the description of the semantic and pragmatic components or, in the other option, on discourse analysis. In class, students learn about the mechanisms of realization of the semantic knowledge in the context of use. Students distinguish between meaning types, ranging from literal meanings, through contextualized explicatures to speaker-intented implicatures; separate propositions from non-truth conditional meanings. Students can identify elements such as, for example, lexical relations (synonymy, complementarity, antonymy, etc.), can recognize types of ambiguity (structural vs. lexical). In the course of discourse analysis class, students learn about the properties and types of discourse.
Prerequisites:
Descriptive grammar, practical grammar Familiarity with grammatical categories and parts of sentence, ability to analyze sentence structure
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]
Understands the questions of linguistic correctness, develops criticism of alternative analyses of linguistic facts. [TX-S1-JO-4_K1]
 FA1_K01 [3/5] FA1_K02 [3/5]
Is able to search for and interpret information (pertaining to linguistics). [TX-S1-JO-4_U1]
 FA1_U01 [2/5] FA1_U02 [2/5]
Is able to prepare various types of essays, presentations and talks in English on topics relating to linguistics. [TX-S1-JO-4_U2]
 FA1_U12 [3/5]
Is aware of the existence of differing theoretical perspectives. Is able to critically appraise alternative descriptions of a given linguistic phenomenon. [TX-S1-JO-4_U3]
 FA1_U04 [2/5]
Is equipped with a structured specific knowledge on ways to conduct syntactic analysis of sentences. [TX-S1-JO-4_W1]
 FA1_W01 [3/5] FA1_W04 [3/5]
Knows basic linguistic terminology in English (in the fields of syntax, semantics and pragmatics). [TX-S1-JO-4_W2]
 FA1_W03 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written or oral test or tests [TX-S1-JO4-4_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.
 TX-S1-JO-4_K1 TX-S1-JO-4_U1 TX-S1-JO-4_U2 TX-S1-JO-4_U3 TX-S1-JO-4_W1 TX-S1-JO-4_W2
Examination [TX-S1-JO4-4_w_2]
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, project work, etc.
 TX-S1-JO-4_K1 TX-S1-JO-4_U1 TX-S1-JO-4_U2 TX-S1-JO-4_U3 TX-S1-JO-4_W1 TX-S1-JO-4_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
practical classes [TX-S1-JO4-4_fs-1]
Expository methods, practical and problem-solving tasks. Interactive activities followed by group discussion and/or workshop
 15
Complementary readings, home-based coursebook work, preparing for classes and written tests, consultations with the teacher, preparing individual and group presentations
 85 Written or oral test or tests [TX-S1-JO4-4_w_1] Examination [TX-S1-JO4-4_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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