Linguistics for teachers

obligatory courses

Classroom

The course presents selected issues in the field of descriptive linguistics, comparative linguistics and pragmatics from the perspective of foreign language teaching.

Linguistics for Teachers presents the issues in the field of theoretical linguistics from the perspectie of a foreign language classroom.

The course concerns and includes:

1. further development of the knowledge of linguistics already possessed by the students;

2. contrastive and comparative linguistics (Polish - English);

3. selected issues from contrastive and comparative phonetics and phonology;

4. selected issues from semantics and pragmatics, and their application in second language teaching and in general teaching practice;

5. the analysis of selected grammar topics taught in a foreign language classroom, from the perspective of contrastive and comparative linguistics.

The goal of the course is to prepare students to:

1. critically analyze methods and materials used in teaching a foreign language, from the perspective of linguistics;

2. make an informed choise of teaching methods;

3. identify the sources of mistakes and errors made by students;

4. properly choose teaching methods in order to satisfy needs of individual foreign language learners;

5. prepare unique teaching aids and exercises for teaching grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of a foreign language, based on a solid linguistic knowledge.

• Ladefoged, P. (2006) A course in phonetics. Thomson Wadsworth.

• Miller D.G. (2014) English Lexicogenesis. Oxford, Oxford University Press (BUW Online)

• Odden, D. (2005). Introducing Phonology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

• Ogden, R. (2017) An introduction to phonetics. Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press. (BUW Online)

• Paveau, M-A.; Sarfati, G-E. (2009) Wielkie teorie językoznawcze. Kraków, Avalon. (Oryginał: Les grandes théories de la linguistique. De la grammaire comparée à la pragmatique. ARMAND COLIN, 2003)

• Thomas, J. (1995) Meaning in interaction: an introduction to pragmatics. New York, Longman Publishing.

• Wardhaugh, R. (2006). An Introduction to Sociolinguistics. Blackwell.

• Yule G. (2018) Explaining English Grammar. Oxford University Press.

• Yule G. (2017) The study of language. Cambridge University Press.

KNOWLEDGE

The graduate:

K_W01 has structured theoretical knowledge concerning the application of theoretical linguistics, especially in the area of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semiotics and pragmatics; in foreign language teaching at any educational stage;

K_W02 knows terminology used in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semiotics and pragmatics;

K_W17 Understands the role of linguistics in interpersonal communication.

SKILLS

The graduate is able to:

K_U01 search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information, using a variety of sources and methods;

K_U03 critically analyse the process of teaching in terms of theoretical linguistics, and diagnose the needs of every learner concerning their linguistic competences;

K_U07 assess the suitability of a variety of methods, procedures and best practices, and select and apply the appropriate approach with the goal

of accomplishing tasks and solving problems related to foreign language teaching, from the perspective of theoretical linguistics;

K_U12 conduct a critical analysis based on their knowledge of theoretical linguistics ;

K_U14 use their theoretical linguistic knowledhe to plan a language teaching course and program suited to a full range of recipients;

K_U16 formulate and test hypotheses connected with simple implementation of linguistics in foreign language teaching;

K_U17 communicate on specialised topics and conduct an argument in Polish and English,;

K_U18 use technical language and express their thoughts clearly and coherently, using a variety of channels and techniques to discuss teacher issues from a theoretical standpoint, using their linguistic knowledge;

K_U21 speak and write consistently and precisely in Polish and in English on topics related to educational matters, applying different theoretical approaches and using findings from the field of linguistics;

K_U22 present their ideas, concerns, suggestions and arguments, in Polish and in English supporting them with chosen theoretical perspectives and diverse viewpoints.

SOCIAL COMPETENCES

The graduate is prepared to:

K_K02 critically reflect on the level of their skills and knowledge, constantly develop professionally and personally, self-assess their competences, improve their skills, plan their development and training;

K_K07 correctly identify the priorities for the implementation of specified tasks

K_K08 correctly identify and resolve dilemmas associated with the teaching profession

Requirements for passing the course

Students pass the course if they fulfill the following requirements:

• Attendance - two absences are allowed in a single semester. (In case of blended/mixed system, one absence is allowed)

• Completion of in-class assignments and/or home assignments with a longer deadline.

• Passing the tests.

Final grade

The final grade is calculated from:

• Grades (points) earned from in-class and home assignments;

• Test scores.

Grades and learning outcomes:

2 - ndst

Knowledge

The student does not have elementary theoretical linguistic knowledge.

Skills

The student is unable to make a link between theoretical linguistics and didactics; and is unable to predict common errors/mistakes made by learners and/or identify the source of such errors/mistakes.

Social competences

The student is unable to define the goal of didactics from the perspective of linguistics; and is unable to design exercises for foreign language teaching.

3 (+) - dst (+)

Knowledge

The student has elementary theoretical linguistic knowledge.

Skills

The student is able to make some link between theoretical linguistics and didactics; is able to predict the most common errors/mistakes made by learners, but cannot identify the source of such errors/mistakes and link them to specific issues from linguistics.

Social competences

The student is able to define the goal of didactics from the perspective of linguistics; and is able to design basic exercises for foreign language teaching and use pre-made teaching aids.

4 (+) - db (+)

Knowledge

The student has structured theoretical linguistic knowledge.

Skills

The student is able to make a link between theoretical linguistics and didactics; is able to predict common errors/mistakes made by learners, identifies the source of such errors/mistakes and links them to specific issues from linguistics.

Social competences

The student is able to define the goal of didactics from the perspective of linguistics; and is able to design various exercises for foreign language teaching and use pre-made teaching aids.

5 (!) - db (!)

Knowledge

The student has structured theoretical linguistic knowledge; they use linguistic terminology and often make reference to literature.

Skills

The student easily links theoretical linguistics with didactics; is able to predict common and uncommon errors/mistakes made by learners, identifies the source of such errors/mistakes and links them to specific issues from linguistics.

Social competences

The student is able to define the goal of didactics from the perspective of linguistics; is able to design various exercises for foreign language teaching; and is able to set priorities in foreign language teaching.

Grades:

99-100% - 5!

91-98% - 5

83-90% - 4+

75-82% - 4

70-74% - 3+

60-69% - 3

0-59% - 2

The final grade is calculated as follows:

Tasks and home assignments = 60%

Tests = 40%