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Lecturer(s)
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Zemková Ludmila, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Emmer Jaroslav, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Fundamental notions 2. Lexical semantics 3. Types of meaning 4. Word meaning based on context 5.-6. Paradigmatic sense relations (relational semantics) 7. Lexical fields theory 8. Semantic change 9.-10. Cognitive semantics (conceptual metaphor, lexical priming, theory of prototypicality) 11. Lexicon as a system 12. Syntagmatic relations 13. Lexicography
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration, Activating (simulations, games, drama)
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Learning outcomes
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The course focuses mainly on lexical semantics. It deals with the structure of English lexicon and the description of semantic relations among its constituents. At the very beginning, students are introduced to fundamental notions that govern further understanding of semantic principles, followed by a general introduction to lexical semantics. Then, more attention is paid to structural and cognitive approaches to semantics and their overall contributions to the discipline, especially the lexical field theory, relational semantics, componential analysis, the theory of prototypicality, lexical priming and conceptual metaphor. The last part of the course is dedicated to Lexicography and provides an overview of the most frequently used English dictionaries.
Theoretical and practical knowledge of lexical system of English.
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Prerequisites
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Minimum entry level of English: Upper-Intermediate.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Essay, Student performance assessment, Analysis of student's language skills, Test
Consultations and examinations are held in English. Attendance (minimum 70%) and active participation in seminars. Final test with a result of at least 70%. Oral examination.
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Recommended literature
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Bell, J., Thomas, A. Gold B2 First New Edition (Coursebook), Pearson Education Limited. 2018.
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Cohen, A.D., Macaro, E. Language Learner Strategies. Oxford University Press, 2007..
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Foley M., Hall D. MyGrammarLab (Intermediate B1/B2). Pearson, 2012..
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Gramelová, L. Jak vyzrát na cizí jazyky. Jazykový koutek, Praha 2017..
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Hashemi, L., Thomas, B. & Matthews, L. Grammar and Vocabulary for First (FCE) and First for Schools Book. Cambridge University Press, 2015..
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Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use (5th edition). Cambridge University Press, 2019..
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Swan, M. Practical English Usage (4th edition). Oxford University Press, 2016..
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