Basic knowledge about language

general courses

The knowledge about the differentiation of world’s languages according to typological criteria showing significant differences on the phonological and structural level.

The lecture deals with presentation of some specific phenomena, which refer to cultural aspects and communicative function of languages.

Classroom

The course provides knowledge about the differentiation of world’s languages, focusing on differentiation of their typological features and genetic relationship, as well as differentiation based on sociolinguistic and functional grounds. The lecture deals with presentation of some specific phenomena, which refer to cultural aspects and communicative function of languages.

The course provides general knowledge about world’s languages which includes their genetic classification, differentiation of their structural properties and sociolinguistic aspects (including different domains of language use and adaptation of writing systems). It also covers communication properties which include cultural backgrounds of discourse and ritual forms of communication (greetings, congratulations, condolences).Particular presentations deal with cultural properties of languages, manifested in the use of proper names and ethnonyms, cultural key-words and the use of language properties in the manifestation of social relations. An important factor in justifying language differentiation is the degree of their embedding in oral and written cultures. References and choice of non-European languages for more detailed presentations are linked with the state of research on the relation between language and culture, African languages in particular.

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Reading material:

- provided in the class

Having completed the course, student

- has in-depth and detailed knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in linguistic studies (K_W01)

- has a deepened and expanded knowledge of the functioning of language in social and cultural environment with reference to particular European, Oriental and African languages in which the phenomena in question are attested (K_W11)

- can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources and can form critical judgment on its basis (K_U01)

-can use the knowledge of intercultural communication to expand knowledge in the field of humanities (K_K04)

- understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of Oriental/African country (K_K08)

- can use linguistic and cultural competences in professional situations such as aid programs, government programs, immigration problems, national security issues (K_K12)

Participation in class, class activity (confirmed by knowledge of the content of at least 3 home readings)

final exam (written test)