Introduction to Linguistics
General data
Course ID: | 3202-S1OJW11o |
Erasmus code / ISCED: |
09.3
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Course title: | Introduction to Linguistics |
Name in Polish: | Wstęp do językoznawstwa |
Organizational unit: | Institute of Russian Studies |
Course groups: |
(in Polish) Przedmioty obowiązkowe dla I roku stacjonarnych studiów I stopnia (wg Ust. 2.0) |
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
3.00
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Language: | Polish |
Type of course: | obligatory courses |
Prerequisites (description): | General humanistic knowledge gained in high school. |
Short description: |
The subject is one of the basic courses of the Russian Philology introduces with the basic concepts of linguistics and related disciplines as well as the Polish and Russian linguistic terminology. It presents in a synthetic way the language structure and the problems of linguistic methodology. It enables to achieve the basic instrument of studying linguistics independently and a conscious choice of further subjects within this discipline. |
Full description: |
The subject is of a propedeutic character. It introduces the basic linguistic issues, notions and terms as well as, partly, the sciences more or less related to linguistics (semiotics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics and ethnolinguistics). conversational classes: 30 hours (= 1 ECTS) individual preparation for each class: about 30 hours (= 1 ECTS) preparation for the written tests: about 15 hours (=0,5 ECTS) preparation for the final examination = about 15 hours (=0,5 ECTS) TOTAL about 90 hours |
Bibliography: |
Textbook: R. Grzegorczykowa, Wstęp do językoznawstwa, Warszawa: PWN, 2007.Additionally, the literature as in the textbook’s bibliography as well as the Polish and the Russian language dictionaries and encyclopaedias of linguistic terms. |
Learning outcomes: |
After having completed the course the student: KNOWLEDGE 1. Has well-ordered knowledge of the complex nature of the human languages, in particular the Russian language – its historical direction of changes of the modern development. 2. Knows the theoretical concepts and terms helpful in describing language phenomena. 3. Has the knowledge of the general structure of the linguistic disciplines and of their relation with other alike disciplines. SKILLS 1. Is able to apply the basic linguistic terminology in the analysis of linguistic phenomena. 2. Has the skill of substantive argumentation and formulation of conclusions with respect to the points of view of other authors. SOCIAL COMPETENCES 1. Perceives the language as a complex, yet the most perfect tool of the exchange of thought in the process of human communication. |
Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
1. Continuous assessment (current preparation for classes and activity) – 20% 2. Three inter-semester written control tests – 80% Final grade 5! (bdb+): current preparation for all classes and marks 5,0 of tests. The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences, each subsequent one requires justification. The lecturer decides on the recognition of absence. Exceeding excused and unexcused absences by 50% of classes may be grounds to fail the course. The conditions for passing the course on the resit exam are the same as on the ordinary of exam. If it is not possible to conduct classroom classes, classes will be conducted using distance communication tools, most likely Google Classroom and others recommended by the University of Warsaw. |
Practical placement: |
not applicable |
Classes in period "Winter semester 2023/24" (past)
Time span: | 2023-10-01 - 2024-01-28 |
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MO TU W TH KON
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Type of class: |
Seminar, 30 hours, 69 places
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Coordinators: | Ewa Gazdecka, Magdalena Kuratczyk | |
Group instructors: | Ewa Gazdecka | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
Grading
Seminar - Grading |
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Short description: |
As in the part "General information on the course (independent of a term)". |
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Full description: |
As in the part "General information on the course (independent of a term)". |
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Bibliography: |
As in the part "General information on the course (independent of a term)". |
Classes in period "Winter semester 2024/25" (future)
Time span: | 2024-10-01 - 2025-01-26 |
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MO KON
KON
KON
KON
TU W TH FR |
Type of class: |
Seminar, 30 hours, 78 places
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Coordinators: | Ewa Gazdecka, Magdalena Kuratczyk | |
Group instructors: | Ewa Gazdecka, Magdalena Kuratczyk | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
Grading
Seminar - Grading |
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Short description: |
As in the part "General information on the course (independent of a term)". |
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Full description: |
As in the part "General information on the course (independent of a term)". |
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Bibliography: |
As in the part "General information on the course (independent of a term)". |
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