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Lecturer(s)
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Hildenbrand Zuzana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The first part of the course focuses on the main notions from the field of general linguistics, taking into account the Romance languages and in particular the French language. The main issues include the functions of language, communication process, origin of language and the evolution of the respective levels of language (in particular the phonetic modifications, the evolution of grammar, the vocabulary - word formation and semantic changes). Differences between the written and the spoken forms of the language. Evolution of the writing systems. Genetic, sociolinguistic and typological classification of languages.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
- Homework for Teaching
- 25 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 25 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 25 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The objective of the course is to acquaint the students with basic terms and concepts from the field of general linguistics so that they would be able to independently and critically read the texts from the the field of linguistics.
Mastery of the subject matter within the scope defined in the Course Objectives. The ability to read and critically approach the texts from the field of general linguistics.
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Prerequisites
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None.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
Active participation in class and the fulfilment of all the assignments set by the teacher.
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Recommended literature
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Černý, J. - Holeš, J. (2008). Kdo je kdo v dějinách české lingvistiky. Praha: Libri.
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Černý, J. - Holeš, J. (2004). Sémiotika. Praha: Portál.
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Černý, J. (2005). Malé dějiny lingvistiky. Praha: Portál.
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Černý, J. (1998). Úvod do studia jazyka. Olomouc: Rubiko.
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Saussure, F. de. (1996). Kurz obecné jazykovědy. Praha: Academia.
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