Course: Evolution of language 2

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Course title Evolution of language 2
Course code KRF/VJ2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, French
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bidaud Samuel Henri, doc. PhD.
Course content
The second part of the course shortly describes phonetic, syntactic and morphological modifications in the old French and the samples of the oldest French texts. The middle French (14th - 16th centuries). The modern French (from 17th century). Trends in the evolution of the contemporary French. The linguistic situation of the present France. Regional languages in the territory of France. Historical expansion of French (French-speaking countries).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The second part of a two-semestral course which will provide a brief survey of the evolution of French language from Vulgar Latin up to the present time, with respect to the external and internal history the language.
Mastery of the subject matter within the scope defined in the Course Objectives. The ability to read texts from this field.
Prerequisites
Course KRF/VJ1.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam

Active participation in class and the fulfilment of all the assignments set by the teacher.
Recommended literature
  • Hagege, C. (1998). Le français, histoire d'un combat. Paris: Librairie Générale Française, Livre de Poche.
  • Huchon, M. (2002). Histoire de la langue française. Paris: Librairie Générale Française, Livre de Poche.
  • Perret, M. (1998). Introduction a l'histoire de la langue française. Paris: Armand Colin.
  • Skalička, V. (1960). Vývoj jazyka. Praha: SPN.
  • Šabršula, J. (1996). Vývoj francouzského jazyka. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita.


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