Languages of India: module 5 - languages of India with elements of general linguistics Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2017

Module name: Languages of India: module 5 - languages of India with elements of general linguistics
Module code: 02-FA-TI-S1-WJIJO-5
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2017
Semester: winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
Elements of the knowledge about the languages of India and the changes in them, with special focus on modern standard hindi, its status quo and cultural context. The aim of the course is to develop students' knowledge about indo-aryan languages, with the special focus on grammatical categories characteristic for hindi/urdu. Students will also be familiarised with phonetics, morphology, semantics and syntax of those languages. After finishing the module, students will have basic knowledge concerning linguistic theories and ability to use specialised language. They will be able able to analyse and explain linguistic structures, and moreover they will be characterised by knowledge concerning the typologies of the languages of India, historical development of indo-aryan languages (with special focus on sanskrit, hindi and urdu) and their connection with indo-european languages such as greek or latin. They will also be aware of the fact that the Indian linguistic traditions affected modern linguistics.
Prerequisites:
the ability to speak hindi at the intermediate level
Key reading:
(no information given)
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]
they can define their goals and determine the ways to achieve them (in scope of the scientific, professional and social activity) [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_K1]
 FA1_K04 [3/5]
they promote culture and languages of Southern Asia [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_K2]
 FA1_K08 [4/5]
they can function in linguistic and cultural environment of India [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_U1]
 FA1_U17 [3/5]
they can speak hindi/urdu at the intermediate level [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_U2]
 FA1_U12 [5/5]
they can analyse and interpret key notions connected to the culture of India through linguistic analysis [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_U3]
 FA1_U15 [3/5]
they can write fluently and use tools such as dictionaries, lexicons, corpora, databases etc [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_U4]
 FA1_U16 [5/5]
they have wide knowledge about hindi [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_W1]
 FA1_W12 [3/5]
they aware of the complexity of hindi, its place and meaning for the culture and literature of Southern Asia [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_W2]
 FA1_W13 [3/5]
they are aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on world culture and politics [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_W3]
 FA1_W14 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
egzamin [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_w_1]
oral or written exam containing topics discussed during the classes, as well as the literature
 TI-S1-WJIJO-5_K1 TI-S1-WJIJO-5_K2 TI-S1-WJIJO-5_U1 TI-S1-WJIJO-5_U2 TI-S1-WJIJO-5_U3 TI-S1-WJIJO-5_U4 TI-S1-WJIJO-5_W1 TI-S1-WJIJO-5_W2 TI-S1-WJIJO-5_W3
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 [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_fs_2]
lecture conducted with the use of audiovisual materials, elements of workshops
 30
lecture conducted with the use of audiovisual materials, elements of workshops
 30 egzamin [TI-S1-WJIJO-5_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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