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Lecturer(s)
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Lohrová Helena, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Kozubíková Šandová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Course Introduction; Linguistics as a Study; Research Areas of Linguistics; Universal Properties of Language. 2. Historical Linguistics. History of English, periods, influences. 3. Semantics I; Basic terminology; Meaning, compositionality. 4. Semantics II + Pragmatics I; Meaning vs context, H.P. Grice, Pragmatic principles, Speech acts. 5. Pragmatics II + Discourse I; Spoken vs written discourse (Introduction) 6. Discourse II; Register, interactional frames; Discourse analysis. 7. Revision, compulsory tutorial I. 8. Child Language Acquisition I; Development; Basic theories (Behaviorism, Nativism,...) 9. Child Language Acquisition II; Social interactionism; Language and the brain. 10. Second Language Acquisition I; Definition, basic questions and theories of SLA. 11. Second Language Acquisition II; Individual differences; SLA and foreign language teaching. 12. Revision, compulsory tutorial II. 13. Final Test
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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This two-semester course is for students who have studied general English to upper- intermediate level (B2 CEFR) and who are keen to pursue a degree in English Language and Literature. The course provides a clear introduction to the field and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistic theory. Contextual linguistics is introduced early in the syllabus, leading students to appreciate the applied character of Linguistics and the role of language in society. Topics addressed include: Linguistics as a study and its diversity, defining language, language development and description, meaning, discourse, and properties of natural conversation. The second term focuses on culturally-influenced aspects of language, dialect variation, child and second language acquisition, computational linguistics, and historical linguistics. Areas of structural linguistics, including Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology and Syntax, are not addressed in great depth as these are the subject of specialised courses undertaken as part of the curriculum. The course follows the syllabus below; however, allows for unavoidable changes, which would be announced in advance.
Throughout the course, students gain awareness of key linguistic concepts, are given an opportunity to read and discuss linguistic theory in English, and learn to take responsibility for their own learning.
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Prerequisites
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Students will have studied general English to upper- intermediate level (B2 CEFR). In Week 1 of the course, students are provided with a detailed course outline and are guided on essential reading they will need to undertake as part of their coursework.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance assessment
The course ensures students have all the resources necessary in making the transition from grammar/high school to the more rigorous demands of a degree. Students are encouraged to work continuously throughout the course. The requirements for passing the course are: - regular class attendance (max. 3 absences) - active class participation - completion of all assignments (see Moodle for content, deadlines and assessment parameters) - final test (pass mark 65% or higher, one retake) Any act of cheating or plagiarism will result in a fail mark for this course.
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Recommended literature
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Crystal, D. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge: CUP, 2003.
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Čermák, F. Jazyk a jazykověda. Přehled a slovníky. Praha: Pražská imaginace, 1997.
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Černý, J. Úvod do studia jazyka. Olomouc: Rubico, 2008.
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Fasold, R. a Connor-Linton J. (Eds.). An Introduction to Language and Linguistics (2nd ed.). Cambridge: CUP, 2014.
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