Course: Introduction to the study of language 1

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Course title Introduction to the study of language 1
Course code DAS/4UJ1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Krátká Michaela, Mgr.
  • Schir Martin, Mgr.
  • Grant David, Mgr.
  • Kratochvíl František, M.A., Ph.D.
  • Dobečka Vlastimil, Mgr.
  • Sovíčková Kateřina, Mgr.
  • Ulman Vít, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Language and its functions; division of linguistics (main and borderline linguistic disciplines); language development; classification of languages (genetic classification, typological classification); 2. Spoken and written form of language (differences between written and spoken speech); 3. Graphic aspect of language (development and types of writing, international phonetic alphabet, transliteration and transcription); 4. Sound aspect of language (phonetics and phonology, idioms, classification of consonants and vowels, syllable, suprasegmental elements, phoneme, phonological oppositions); 5. Morphology (the essence of grammar and its division, grammatical categories and ways of expressing them in Asian languages, more detailed characteristics of elements typical of Asian languages such as reduplication, expressing categories of time and space, measure words, expressing mood. 6. Vocabulary (lexicology, lexicography and semantics; word formation, vocabulary enrichment, word and its meaning) Correct understanding of the presented material is verified by solving language problems.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course is intended for first-year students of philological disciplines at the Department of Asian Studies. The teaching is oriented towards clarifying the basic concepts of general linguistics and linguistic disciplines, taking into account the specific features of Asian languages. The course focuses on the graphic, sound, morphological and lexical aspects of the language.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Regular study of the material covered (physical attendance at lectures is not required, but is strongly recommended, materials available on Moodle), compliance with this obligation is verified by completing a Moodle quiz during the given week. Compulsory reading (200 pages in native language or English), will be verified by quiz questions. Regular active participation in seminars (max. 3 absences per semester) Written exam
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Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2022) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Japanese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Japanese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Japanese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter