Linguistics: module 1, Contrastive linguistics 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-N2FA12.2017

Module name: Linguistics: module 1, Contrastive linguistics 1
Module code: 02-FA-TL-N2-JK-2
Programme code: 02-N2FA12.2017
Semester: summer semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the module is to introduce students to contrastive linguists, with special emphasis placed on the contrastive analysis of Polish and English. Students are acquainted with the basic terminology used to describe concepts of contrastive linguistics, with basic types of contrasts between Polish and English (structural, categorical and functional), and basic differences at the level of noun and verb phrases.
Prerequisites:
Descriptive grammar, Practical Grammar The knowledge of syntactic categories and sentence parts, the ability to analyze sentence structure
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]
A student is open to perceive known facts (about Polish and English) in the new way [TL-N2-JK-2_ K1]
 FA2_K01 [1/5]
A student is able to see the necessity of gaining additional knowledge on the nuances of language structure [TL-N2-JK-2_ K2]
 FA2_K02 [2/5]
A student is creative in the analysis of differences and similarities between languages [TL-N2-JK-2_ K3]
 FA2_K03 [2/5]
A student is able to classify the information on grammatical categories and structures [TL-N2-JK-2 _U1]
 FA2_U03 [2/5]
A student extends the knowledge on the specific use of common syntactic structures (such as e.g. the passive voice), enriched with the facts obtained via the comparison of those structures in Polish and English [TL-N2-JK-2_W1]
 FA2_W01 [3/5]
A student is able to identify and define (with the use of specialized terminology) categories and forms that build up the structure of Polish and English [TL-N2-JK-2_W2]
 FA2_W02 [2/5]
A student possess the knowledge on English syntax, enriched with the topics which are not usually on the Practical Grammar syllabus, but constitute an important part of practical knowledge of English, such as argument alternations [TL-N2-JK-2_W3]
 FA2_W03 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written exam [TL-N2-JK-2_w_1]
The aim of the semester test is to check students’ knowledge on the structure of English (with comparison to Polish) and the differences between Polish and English. Very good (5) – a student has the knowledge on the topics covered during the lectures, is able to define them, explain the functioning of given structures and discuss the differences in their realizations in Polish and English. The student provides his/her own examples illustrating a given phenomenon. In addition, a student possess the knowledge that extends beyond the topics covered during the lectures. Good (4) – a student has the knowledge on the topics covered during the lectures, is able to define them, explain the functioning of given structures and discuss the differences in their realizations in Polish and English. Pass (3) - a student has the knowledge on the topics covered during the lectures, is able to define them and discuss the differences in their realizations in Polish and English. Fail (2) - a student has the knowledge on the topics covered during the lectures, is able to define them, but is not able to discuss the differences in their realizations in Polish and English.
TL-N2-JK-2_ K1 TL-N2-JK-2_ K2 TL-N2-JK-2_ K3 TL-N2-JK-2 _U1 TL-N2-JK-2_W1 TL-N2-JK-2_W2 TL-N2-JK-2_W3
Written test [TL-N2-JK-2_w_2]
Written tests check the material covered during classes and lectures. The basic condition to pass the test is to gain a minimum of 60% (or more) points.
 TL-N2-JK-2_ K1 TL-N2-JK-2_ K2 TL-N2-JK-2_ K3 TL-N2-JK-2 _U1 TL-N2-JK-2_W1 TL-N2-JK-2_W2 TL-N2-JK-2_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
lecture [TL-N2-JK-2_fns_1]
(no information given)
 10
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 10 Written exam [TL-N2-JK-2_w_1]
practical classes [TL-N2-JK-2_fns_2]
Discussion of the topics covered during lectures Joint analysis of linguistic structures
18
Preparations for the tests, completing tasks given during the classes
 14 Written exam [TL-N2-JK-2_w_1] Written test [TL-N2-JK-2_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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