Course: Introduction to the Study of Linguistics 2

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Course title Introduction to the Study of Linguistics 2
Course code KGN/1ULG2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Rinas Karsten, prof. PhDr. Mgr. Dr.
Course content
On the basis of general linguistics the lecture systematically presents the substance of contemporary German as a natural language. Introduction of linguistic terminology, methods and the most important theories of contemporary linguistics. Analysis of various aspects of language (theory of signs, theory of communication, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, etc.). Topics in Part 2: 1) Introduction: Language in Terms of Time, Space, and Society 2) Indo-European Languages / Germanic Languages 3) Old High German 4) Middle High German 5) Early New High German 6) Regional Varieties: Dialects - Colloquial Languages 7) Trends in Contemporary German 8) Language and Standard 9) Spoken and Written Language 10) Summary

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
This two-semester course provides students with an overview of the fundamental disciplines of German linguistics, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, text linguistics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and historical linguistics. Students will become familiar with the basic terminology and theories in each of these areas, which will provide them with the necessary foundation for further study. The course is taught in German.
Knowledge of linguistic terminology, methods and the most important theories of contemporary linguistics.
Prerequisites
Intended for first-year students of the bachelor study program.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam

The course is completed with a written test.
Recommended literature
  • Bergmann, R. et al. (2005). Einführung in die deutsche Sprachwissenschaft. Heidelberg.
  • Ernst, P. (2004). Germanistische Sprachwissenschaft. Wien.
  • Graefen, Gabriele; Liedke, Martina. (2012). Germanistische Sprachwissenschaft. Tübingen.
  • Habermann, Mechthild et al. (2015). Grundwissen Grammatik. Berlin.
  • Rinas, Karsten. (2013). Einführung in die Sprachwissenschaft I: Die sprachlichen Ebenen. Olomouc.


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): German Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2022) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer