| Course title | Theory of Structure and System (Fractal Structure of Language) |
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| Course code | KOL/91ATS |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Doctoral |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 10 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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Mathematical foundations of quantitative linguistics. Special focus: Hřebíček's hypothesis of fractal structure of language. Construction of terminological apparatus - various types of fractals and referential spaces. Analysis of texts of B. Mandelbrot, L. Hřebíček, R. Köhler.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Lecture |
| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the mathematical foundations of quantitative linguistics.
Knowledge of basics of quantitative linguistics |
| Prerequisites |
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For doctoral students only.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Oral exam
(1) Regular attendance (2) Regular preparation / required reading |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): General Linguistics and Theory of Communication (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): General Linguistics and Theory of Communication (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): General Linguistics and Theory of Communication (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): General Linguistics and Theory of Communication (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |