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Course: Text analysis and stylistics for teachers of English

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Course title Text analysis and stylistics for teachers of English
Course code KAJ/KTXS@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Řeřicha Václav, doc. PhDr. CSc.
  • Kořínková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: Formal and informal English language. Functional styles in English. Standards of textuality. Cohesion and coherence of text. Acceptability, intertextuality, informativity, situationality. Types of emphatic word order. Functional sentence perspective. English constructions used for highlighting (form and function).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: - characterize formal and informal English language, - characterize the basic functional styles and their typical features, - explain the concept of intertextuality, - define the concepts of cohesion and coherence of a text, - classify and characterise different cohesive devices, - explain the concept of informativeness in relation to different types of text, - explain the form and function of the English constructions used for highlighting, - apply the theory introduced in the course to the practical analysis of various types/genres of text, - use of the theory of text linguistics and stylistics to understand and teach English more effectively.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

- 80% attendance, - active participation in lessons, - timely completion of homework as required by the teacher, - timely submission of a term paper meeting all teacher's requirements. Requirements for students with ISP: - students must complete all tasks set by the teacher during and at the end of the semester - attendance is not compulsory, but the terms of credit tests/examinations must be observed
Recommended literature
  • BIBER, D. a CONRAD, S. (2009). Register, Genre and Style. New York.
  • BIBER, D., JOHANSSON, S. a LEECH, G. et al. (1999). Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written Language. London.
  • HORNOVÁ, L. (2006). Awfully Afraid of Analysis. Olomouc.
  • TÁRNYIKOVÁ, J. (2002). From Text to Texture. Olomouc.
  • URBANOVÁ, L. (2008). Stylistika anglického jazyka. English Stylistics. Brno.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English for Lower Secondary Schools (NA19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 25.01.2025 23:59. Data created for academic year 2024/2025