Linguistics: Module 3, Contrastive Studies. Elective Module: 1) Polish-English, 2) Comparative Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2.2020

Module name: Linguistics: Module 3, Contrastive Studies. Elective Module: 1) Polish-English, 2) Comparative
Module code: W1-FA-JB-S1-SK-3
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2.2020
Semester: winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
Elective module: a) Polish-English contrastive studies; b) confrontative studies The module is an introduction to contrastive linguistics, with special emphasis on contrastive analysis of selected aspects of Polish and English (in the case of choosing option a)) and/or different languages included in the programme of the study (in the case of choosing option b)). It also introduces the terminology of contrastive linguistics. Students are acquainted with the range of contrastive studies and the variety of different realizations of basic universal grammatical categories in various languages (Polish and English in the case of choosing option a) and different languages included in the programme of the study in the case of choosing option b)). In addition, they are trained in identification and analysis of linguistic phenomena in the contrastive perspective.
Prerequisites:
Descriptive grammar and practical grammar (in previous semesters), particularly knowledge and abilities connected with grammatical categories and the analysis of 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]
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL COMPETENCES A student deepens his/her knowledge on cultural differences (via familiarizing oneself with linguistic differences), e.g. in connection with address forms and politeness. [JB-S1-GK-3_K1]
 FA1_K02 [5/5] FA1_K07 [5/5]
A student has greater linguistic sensitivity and perception of general linguistic phenomena [JB-S1_GK-3_K2]
 FA1_K05 [5/5]
ABILITIES A student can label grammatical categories and perform linguistic observations in the sphere of English as a foreign language and Polish as a native language. [JB-S1-GK-3_U1]
 FA1_U14 [4/5]
A student is able to recognize erroneous lexical and sentence constructions in English which result from incorrect (literal) translations from Polish [JB-S1-SK-3_U2]
 FA1_U02 [3/5]
A student is able to notice the differences and similarities between English and Polish in the sphere of morphology and syntax [JB-S1-SK-3_U3]
 FA1_U18 [3/5]
A student is able to use his/her knowledge on English and Polish descriptive grammar in the comparative analysis of the two languages. [JB-S1-SK-3_U4]
 FA1_U01 [4/5] FA1_U03 [4/5]
KNOWLEDGE A student possesses basic knowledge on selected aspects of English-Polish contrastive grammar. [JB-S1-SK-3_W1]
 FA1_W04 [2/5]
A student knows linguistic terminology needed for the analysis of English and Polish at the level of word, phrase and sentence [JB-S1-SK-3_W2]
 FA1_W03 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
examination [JB-S1-SK-3_w_1]
Examination Student’s participation in classes: his/her participation in text analysis and practical tasks; this includes the assessment of the ability to work in a group The assessment of knowledge and abilities connected with the realization of a written project. The assessment of knowledge and abilities (on the basis of a final test)
JB-S1-GK-3_K1 JB-S1_GK-3_K2 JB-S1-GK-3_U1 JB-S1-SK-3_U2 JB-S1-SK-3_U3 JB-S1-SK-3_U4 JB-S1-SK-3_W1 JB-S1-SK-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
practical classes [JB-S1-SK-3_fs_1]
The analysis of a given text (with a discussion), the explanation of more difficult concepts, practical tasks, teacher’s explanations concerning problems that appear during the classes
 30
Taking part in the classes Preparation for the classes (reading) Realization of a project Preparation for a final test
55 examination [JB-S1-SK-3_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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