Introduction to linguistics 2510-f1ENG1W-IL

1. Language - definitions & delineations
2. Phonetics
3. Phonology
4. Morphology
5. Syntax
6. Pragmatics
7. Discourse analysis
8. Language variation and change
9. The linguistic sign
10. Functions of language
11. Origins of language

Term 2022/23Z:

General Linguistics
(1) structure-function in language
(2) the semiotic sign: index, icon, symbol
(3) paralanuage: kinesics/proxemics
(4) language variation: social, regional...
(5) speech chain
(6) design features of language
(7) functions of language
(8) ontological & epistemological issues
(9) approaches to language study: structuralism, functionalism, generativism, cognitivism
(10) syntactic-semantic roles and relations: PSRules NP/VP/AP/PP... SVOOCA, Ag>Mvr>Inst/Stim>Pat/Exp>Zero
(11) semantics: denotation-connotation
(12) semantics: sense-reference (triangle)
(13) semantics: sense relations: polysemy, homonymy, synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy...
(14) pragmatics: mind-code-context and The Speech Act Theory.

Term 2023/24Z:

As in part A.

Term 2024/25Z:

As in part A.

Term 2025/26Z:

As in part A.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: - participation in lectures - 30 hrs. Self-study hours: - preparation for the exam - 20 hrs. Altogether: 50 hrs. (2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

The student: W1: has advanced knowledge of English and its specificity. (K_W01) W2: has advanced knowledge of linguistics (K_W03). W3: has general knowledge of the links between language studies and related fields of Humanities (K_W06).

Learning outcomes - skills

The student: U1: is able to read and comprehend texts in English (K_U02). U2: is able to integrate theoretical perspectives and paradigms pertaining to language studies (K_U06). U3: displays public skills in terms of producing and delivering texts in English, using basic theoretical approaches and a variety of sources (K_U15) U4: understands lectures on topics related to English studies (K_U18)

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: The student is aware of the level of their knowledge and skills and understands the need for constant learning and development of their skills (K_K01).

Teaching methods

Expository teaching methods: description, discussion

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture
- problem-based lecture

Course coordinators

Term 2025/26Z:

Term 2023/24Z:

Term 2022/23Z:

Term 2024/25Z:

Assessment criteria

Final exam (W1, W2, W3, U1, U2, U3, U4, K1)

Very good – 91-100% (5.0)
Good plus – 86-90% (4+)
Good – 76-85% (4.0)
Satisfactory plus – 70-75% (3+)
Satisfactory – 60-69% (3.0)
Fail – 0-59% (2)

Practical placement

N/A

Bibliography

Lecture presentations
Yule, The Study of Language

Suggested reading:
Lewandowska-Tomaszczyk, Barbara (ed.), Ways to Language. UŁ.
Crystal, David. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge. 1994.

Term 2022/23Z:

OBLIGATORY:
Waldemar Skrzypczak, unpublished Lecture Notes available from the author
OPTIONAL/RECOMMENDED:
Yule, The Study of Language
Crystal, David. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge. 1994.

Term 2023/24Z:

As in part A.

Term 2024/25Z:

As in part A.

Term 2025/26Z:

As in part A.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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