Linguistics: module 3, Diachronic linguistics. Elective module: 1/History of language, 2/Historical grammar Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-N1FA12.2018

Module name: Linguistics: module 3, Diachronic linguistics. Elective module: 1/History of language, 2/Historical grammar
Module code: 02-FA-TX-N1-JD-3
Programme code: 02-N1FA12.2018
Semester: winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module’s aim is to acquaint students with phenomena of their major language development in the context of general civilisational development, as well as formation of speech and writing systems. It is also planned to acquaint students with the basic phenomena of historical grammar. Course content: Methods in historical studies Theory of languistic change Beginnings of speech and writing Language families and their classifications Proto-Indo-European language The Indo-European family of languages Germanic languages Beginnings of English The oldest specimen of English language Features of Old English Features of Middle English Dialects and varieties of contemporary English Bibliography: Aitchison, J. 1991. Language change: progress or decay? Cambridge: CUP Pyles, T. and Algeo, J. 1982. The origins and development of the English language. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, INC. Van Gelderen, E. 2006. A history of the English language. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
Prerequisites:
Student exhibits basic knowledge of general linguistics Student knows basic notions of Polish grammar Studnet knows basic notions of descriptive grammar
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]
Based on the collected knowledge the student is competent in their judgments on the future of their major language [TX-N1-JD-3_K1]
 FA1_K01 [1/5]
Student is able to discuss historica development of civilisation, speech and writing [TX-N1-JD-3_U1]
 FA1_U15 [5/5]
Student is able to describe the most important phases of language development for his major language [TX-N1-JD-3_U2]
 FA1_U04 [4/5]
Student knows the basic features and processes that underlie linguistic change and is able to identify these [TX-N1-JD-3_U3]
 FA1_U02 [5/5]
Student exhibits basic knowledge of historical linguistics as well as recognises its place within linguistics [TX-N1-JD-3_W1]
 FA1_W04 [5/5]
Student exhibits basic knowledge of historical lingustics terminology [TX-N1-JD-3_W2]
 FA1_W03 [5/5]
Student exhibits basic knowledge about historical development of his major language of study and knows its position within the Germanic languages [TX-N1-JD-3_W3]
 FA1_W10 [5/5]
Student possess basic knowledge about minority languages co-existing with his major language of study [TX-N1-JD-3_W4]
 FA1_W05 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Oral or written exam [TX-N1-JD-3_w_1]
The default mode is a written exam, but for in case of clear student preferences an oral exam is also allowed. In both cases the student selects two questions out of the pool of 20 that were discussed in detail in class.
 TX-N1-JD-3_K1 TX-N1-JD-3_U1 TX-N1-JD-3_U2 TX-N1-JD-3_U3 TX-N1-JD-3_W1 TX-N1-JD-3_W2 TX-N1-JD-3_W3 TX-N1-JD-3_W4
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 [TX-N1-JD-3 _fns_1]
The classes are conducted as a seminar with an eclectic approach. The most common forms to be used in class are Power Point presentations and textual analysis.
 30
Reading primary and complementary texts at home; Pair/group work in classes consisting in written tasks and textual analyses
 20 Oral or written exam [TX-N1-JD-3_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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