Course: Research Topics in Syntax 1 - Lecture

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Course title Research Topics in Syntax 1 - Lecture
Course code KGN/SY1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Ciosk Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bačuvčíková Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The lecture provides a comprehensive overview of German syntax: 1. The subject matter of syntax and the definition of basic concepts (syntactic categories, relations and functions; sentence; sentence types according to the speaker's communicative intent; formal sentence types; sentence patterns). 2. Approaches to sentence analysis (traditional syntax, valency and dependency syntax, generative grammar). 3. The grammatical structure of the simple sentence: the verb as the core of the sentence and its semantic analysis; verb complements and other sentence constituents; attributes/modifiers; semantic cases (thematic roles); word order. Optional additional topic: Developmental trends in German syntax and current research issues. The lecture focuses primarily on traditional syntax, while also introducing the main features of other syntactic theories and approaches to sentence analysis. For key issues, attention is given to a contrastive comparison with corresponding phenomena in Czech.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 4 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the lecture is to present the grammatical structure of the German sentence, traditional syntax and sentence constituents, as well as various other approaches to sentence analysis.
A comprehensive overview of the basic system of German descriptive grammar: to characterize the discipline, explain the basic concepts of syntax, and discuss sentence analysis. The ability to form grammatically correct text units.
Prerequisites
Intended for the students of the bachelor study program.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Successful completion of the final test with a minimum score of 60%.
Recommended literature
  • Dreyer, Hilke; Schmitt, Richard. (2009). Lehr- und Übungsbuch der deutschen Grammatik. Die Gelbe aktuell. Ismaning.
  • Dudenredaktion. (2022). DUDEN. Die Grammatik. Mannheim.
  • Dürscheid, Christa. (2012). Syntax. Grundlagen und Theorien. Wiesbaden.
  • Eisenberg, P. & Rolf Schöneich. (2020). Grundriss der deutschen Grammatik. Der Satz.
  • Engel, U. (2009). Syntax der deutschen Gegenwartssprache.
  • Glück, Helmut & Michael Rödel. (2024). Metzler Lexikon Sprache.
  • Hall, K.; Scheiner, B. (1995). Übungsgrammatik Daf für Fortgeschrittene. München.
  • Heidolph, K., Flämig, W. & Motsch, W. (1984). Grundzüge einer deutschen Grammatik.. Berlin.
  • Maroszová, Jana. (2009). Grundlagen der Syntax. Praha.
  • Štícha František. Česko-německá srovnávací gramatika. Praha.
  • Zielinski, W. D. (1991). ABC der deutschen Nebensätze. München.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2022) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): German for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter