Course: Lexicology

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Course title Lexicology
Course code KRP/LEPON
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Portuguese
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Svobodová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The student learns basic terminology of lexicology and semantics (lexeme, sememe), definitions of basic units of vocabulary (word), the components of meaning of a word and the rules of their combinations. Special attention is paid to evolution and alternation of the meaning of a word and also to stratification of vocabulary according to various criteria (temporal, social, geographical).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 21 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 55 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is focused on the introduction to basic terminology of lexicology and semantics, the structure and evolution of Portuguese vocabulary, processions of vocabulary enrichment and word meaning. The student should improve his ability of semantic and lexical analysis of a word, learn to distinguish between connotation and denotation and master some basic collocations.
Enlargement of vocabulary and the ability of its systematization according to different criterions.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Written exam, Analysis of Activities ( Technical works)

Active participation, end of term test.
Recommended literature
  • Čermák, F. (2004). Jazyk a jazykověda. Praha: Univerzita Karlova.
  • Vilela, M. (1994). Estudos de Lexicologia do Portugues. Coimbra: Almedina.
  • Vilela, M. (1995). Léxico e Gramática. Coimbra: Almedina.


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): Portuguese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Portuguese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer