Linguistics: Module 1, Introduction to Linguistics Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2017

Module name: Linguistics: Module 1, Introduction to Linguistics
Module code: 02-FA-JB-S1-WJ-1
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2017
Semester: winter semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
Students gain basic knowledge about the origins of language, the features of language that distinguish it from animal forms of communication, various models of linguistic communication and the functions of language, moreover about language as a system and its subsystems, linguistics as a subject, the scope of linguistic study and the branches of linguistics, as well as the most important linguistic theories
Prerequisites:
None
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]
Students are aware of the level of their knowledge and skills, and they understand the need to study on their own [JB-S1-WJ1_K1]
 FA1_K01 [4/5]
Students have basic skills that allow them to organize their own work and realize the tasks they have undertaken [JB-S1-WJ1_K2]
 FA1_K04 [4/5]
Students know how to obtain different kinds of information on linguistic issues and how to systematize them using methods appropriate for this discipline [JB-S1-WJ1_U1]
 FA1_U01 [3/5]
Students have some basic knowledge concerning the place and role of linguistics in the system of sciences and its relationships with other branches and forms of knowledge [JB-S1-WJ1_W1]
 FA1_W01 [5/5]
Students are familiar with basic terminology from the field of linguistics [JB-S1-WJ1_W2]
 FA1_W03 [3/5]
Students have some systematic general knowledge and specific knowledge about linguistics, as well as some knowledge about its special character as a subject, as well as the methods used in linguistics [JB-S1-WJ1_W3]
 FA1_W04 [3/5]
Students have some basic knowledge about the main directions and schools of linguistic study, as well as theories of language, and about the most important achievements in the field of linguistics [JB-S1-WJ1_W4]
 FA1_W07 [3/5]
Students have some basic knowledge about various branches of linguistics and they are familiar with and understand the most important theories of language [JB-S1-WJ1_W5]
 FA1_W08 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
written test [JB-S1-WJ1_w_1]
Written test or tests, assessing the students’ knowledge of the topics discussed during classes; either one test taken at the end of the semester or two tests, one taken in the middle and one at the end of the semester.
 JB-S1-WJ1_K1 JB-S1-WJ1_K2 JB-S1-WJ1_U1 JB-S1-WJ1_W1 JB-S1-WJ1_W2 JB-S1-WJ1_W3 JB-S1-WJ1_W4
written exam [JB-S1-WJ1_w_2]
A written exam will be based on the list of topics discussed during classes and on the reading list given to students
JB-S1-WJ1_K1 JB-S1-WJ1_K2 JB-S1-WJ1_U1 JB-S1-WJ1_W1 JB-S1-WJ1_W2 JB-S1-WJ1_W3 JB-S1-WJ1_W4 JB-S1-WJ1_W5
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-WJ1_fs_1]
Classes incorporating expository instruction (explanation of particular topics supported by audiovisual aids) as well as interactive teaching (class discussion and analysis of selected issues, and workshop-type activities)
 30
Self-study in preparation for classes, written test(s) and the examination (reading the course books or other course materials)
 20 written test [JB-S1-WJ1_w_1] written exam [JB-S1-WJ1_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
winter semester 2017/2018 Linguistics: Module 1, Introduction to Linguistics [02-FA-JB-S1-WJ-1] (no information given)