Print syllabusHistory of Language and Lexicography (C) - German
General data
| Course ID: | 3200-L3-2HJLCN |
| Erasmus code / ISCED: |
09.3
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| Course title: | History of Language and Lexicography (C) - German |
| Name in Polish: | Historia języka i leksykografii (C) - j. niemiecki |
| Organizational unit: | Faculty of Applied Linguistics |
| Course groups: | |
| ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
2.00
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| Language: | German |
| Type of course: | obligatory courses |
| Short description: |
Knowledge of the development of German language from the Middle Age to today, acquisition of knowledge in language diachrony |
| Full description: |
Theoretical issues 1) The concept of history of language, periodization of the German language, Indo-European languages. 2) The Indo-European language: its characteristics and divisions (the kentum languages and SATEM). 3) Characteristics of Prtogermanic language 4) Germans and Germanic languages (groups and peculiarities of their development). Classification and periodization 5) Language of the Old High German and its characteristics (phonetics, morphology, vocabulary). 6) The second consonants shift and dialects of the German language. 7) Language Texts Old High German, and their geographic diversity. 8) The development of language in the period 900-1100. Features of the transition from the Old High German to Middle High German. 9) Language Medium / High German and its characteristics (phonetics, morphology, vocabulary), medieval German texts (Song of the Nibelungs 1200). 10) The German language from the Middle Ages to the present. 11) Stages of development of the standard German language dialects - Special languages - supra-regional variety of Germanism (period 1350-1650), a struggle between two main varieties of the German language - the language and the Upper German Meissen for primacy, the victory of German standard mid-18th century, the language and the formation of a standard orthographic and phonetic German in 19/20. century 12) The variety of the German language at the moment: dialects, regional variations colloquial (everyday), variants of the standard language German-speaking countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein. German language and its importance in the world at the moment. |
| Bibliography: |
1. DTV-Atlas zur Deutschen Sprache. München 1998 2. Petra Maria Vogel. Sprachgeschichte. Heidelberg: Winter 2012 3. Nübling, Damaris, Historische Sprachwissenschaft des Deutschen, Stuttgart: 2013 4. Kristin Kopf. Das kleine Etymologicum. Eine Entdeckungsreise durch die deutsche Sprache. Stuttgart: Klett |
| Learning outcomes: |
After completing the course, the student: - knows and understands basic methods of analysis and interpretation of various cultural products characteristic of selected traditions, theories or research schools, in applied linguistics (including glottodidactics and translation) and literature studies and/or culture (K_W07, H1A_W07) - Is aware of the complex nature of language and its complexity and historical variability (K_W09, H1A_W09) - is able to recognize characteristic cultural elements and properly interpret social and historical changes in relation to the realities of a given language area (K_U05, H1A_U05). - has language skills in a second foreign language as required by level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K_U10, H1A_U10) - is aware that actions undertaken in various inter-lingual communication systems should serve to preserve the cultural heritage of a given region, country and the whole Europe (K_K05, H1A_K05) |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
Assessment methods: ● continuous assessment for active participation in classes (20%) ● homeworks, final presentation or/and final written exam (80%), Assessment criteria for the final test: 55%-69% = 3; 70%-74% = 3,5; 75%-84% = 4; 85%-89% = 4+; 90%-100% = 5 If classroom learning is impossible, the workshop will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and others recommended by the University. If remote lessons need to be taught, the mode of instruction, methods and criteria for assessment may change. |
| Practical placement: |
no |
Classes in period "Summer semester 2023/24" (in progress)
| Time span: | 2024-02-19 - 2024-06-16 |
 
MO TU W WYK
TH FR |
| Type of class: |
Lecture, 30 hours
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| Coordinators: | Silvia Bonacchi, Reinhold Utri | |
| Group instructors: | Silvia Bonacchi, Reinhold Utri | |
| Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
| Examination: |
Course -
Examination
Lecture - Examination |
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| Short description: |
Knowledge of the history of German language and elements of historical grammar from the earliest times to the present, development of diachronic linguistic knowledge. Introduction to basic issues of German language history: a) evolution from pragermian to modern language (phonological, morphological, syntactic, lexical) b) monuments of Germanic literature; c) the progressive codification and normalization of the German language and the formation of the language norm |
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| Full description: |
Theoretical part 1) The concept of history of language, periodization of the German language, Indo-European languages. 2) The Indo-European language: its characteristics and divisions (the kentum languages and SATEM). 3) Characteristics of Prtogermanic language 4) Germans and Germanic languages (groups and peculiarities of their development). Classification and periodization 5) Language of the Old High German and its characteristics (phonetics, morphology, vocabulary). 6) The second consonants shift and dialects of the German language. 7) Language Texts Old High German, and their geographic diversity. 8) The development of language in the period 900-1100. Features of the transition from the Old High German to Middle High German. 9) Language Medium / High German and its characteristics (phonetics, morphology, vocabulary), medieval German texts (Song of the Nibelungs 1200). 10) The German language from the Middle Ages to the present. 11) Stages of development of the standard German language dialects - Special languages - supra-regional variety of Germanism (period 1350-1650), a struggle between two main varieties of the German language - the language and the Upper German Meissen for primacy, the victory of German standard mid-18th century, the language and the formation of a standard orthographic and phonetic German in 19/20. century 12) The variety of the German language at the moment: dialects, regional variations colloquial (everyday), variants of the standard language German-speaking countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein. German language and its importance in the world at the moment. Practical issues (interdyskursyjne): Text Analysis in diachronic perspective Text analysis: • 1. Gotisch (200 n.Chr. – 800) aus der Bibelübersetzung des westgotischen Bischofs Wulfila (um 350 n.Chr.)* Das Althochdeutsche (700 – 1050) • Hildebrandslied • Straßburger Eide Das Mittelhochdeutsche (1050-1350) • W. von der Vogelweide, „Unter der linden an der heide" • W. von der Vogelweide, „Ich saz uf eime steine“ • Auszug aus dem Nibelungenlied (1. Aventiure, Strophen 1-6) Das Frühneuhochdeutsche (1350-1650) • aus dem „Sendbrief vom Dolmetschen“ Martin Luthers • aus dem „Buch von der deutschen Poeterey“ Martin Opitz´ Das Neuhochdeutsche (ab 1650) • Brüder Grimm, Frau Holle (1812) The course is held in German language |
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| Bibliography: |
1. DTV-Atlas zur Deutschen Sprache. München 1998 2. Petra Maria Vogel. Sprachgeschichte. Heidelberg: Winter 2012 3. Nübling, Damaris, Historische Sprachwissenschaft des Deutschen, Stuttgart: 2013 4. Kristin Kopf. Das kleine Etymologicum. Eine Entdeckungsreise durch die deutsche Sprache. Stuttgart: Klett |
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| Notes: |
no |
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Classes in period "Summer semester 2024/25" (future)
| Time span: | 2025-02-17 - 2025-06-08 |
MO TU W TH FR |
| Type of class: |
Lecture, 30 hours
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| Coordinators: | Silvia Bonacchi, Reinhold Utri | |
| Group instructors: | Silvia Bonacchi | |
| Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
| Examination: |
Course -
Examination
Lecture - Examination |
|
| Short description: |
Knowledge of the history of German language and elements of historical grammar from the earliest times to the present, development of diachronic linguistic knowledge. Introduction to basic issues of German language history: a) evolution from pragermian to modern language (phonological, morphological, syntactic, lexical) b) monuments of Germanic literature; c) the progressive codification and normalization of the German language and the formation of the language norm |
|
| Full description: |
Theoretical part 1) The concept of history of language, periodization of the German language, Indo-European languages. 2) The Indo-European language: its characteristics and divisions (the kentum languages and SATEM). 3) Characteristics of Prtogermanic language 4) Germans and Germanic languages (groups and peculiarities of their development). Classification and periodization 5) Language of the Old High German and its characteristics (phonetics, morphology, vocabulary). 6) The second consonants shift and dialects of the German language. 7) Language Texts Old High German, and their geographic diversity. 8) The development of language in the period 900-1100. Features of the transition from the Old High German to Middle High German. 9) Language Medium / High German and its characteristics (phonetics, morphology, vocabulary), medieval German texts (Song of the Nibelungs 1200). 10) The German language from the Middle Ages to the present. 11) Stages of development of the standard German language dialects - Special languages - supra-regional variety of Germanism (period 1350-1650), a struggle between two main varieties of the German language - the language and the Upper German Meissen for primacy, the victory of German standard mid-18th century, the language and the formation of a standard orthographic and phonetic German in 19/20. century 12) The variety of the German language at the moment: dialects, regional variations colloquial (everyday), variants of the standard language German-speaking countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein. German language and its importance in the world at the moment. Practical issues (interdyskursyjne): Text Analysis in diachronic perspective Text analysis: • 1. Gotisch (200 n.Chr. – 800) aus der Bibelübersetzung des westgotischen Bischofs Wulfila (um 350 n.Chr.)* Das Althochdeutsche (700 – 1050) • Hildebrandslied • Straßburger Eide Das Mittelhochdeutsche (1050-1350) • W. von der Vogelweide, „Unter der linden an der heide" • W. von der Vogelweide, „Ich saz uf eime steine“ • Auszug aus dem Nibelungenlied (1. Aventiure, Strophen 1-6) Das Frühneuhochdeutsche (1350-1650) • aus dem „Sendbrief vom Dolmetschen“ Martin Luthers • aus dem „Buch von der deutschen Poeterey“ Martin Opitz´ Das Neuhochdeutsche (ab 1650) • Brüder Grimm, Frau Holle (1812) The course is held in German language |
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| Bibliography: |
1. DTV-Atlas zur Deutschen Sprache. München 1998 2. Petra Maria Vogel. Sprachgeschichte. Heidelberg: Winter 2012 3. Nübling, Damaris, Historische Sprachwissenschaft des Deutschen, Stuttgart: 2013 4. Kristin Kopf. Das kleine Etymologicum. Eine Entdeckungsreise durch die deutsche Sprache. Stuttgart: Klett |
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| Notes: |
no |
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