Course: Morphology

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Course title Morphology
Course code KAJ/MORFQ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar + On-line Activities
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
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
Lecturer(s)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Řeřicha Václav, doc. PhDr. CSc.
  • Kořínková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The basic terminology of this linguistic discipline, e.g. morpheme, word, word classes, etc. The definitions of morphemes and words (including basic types of word formation) will be followed by detailed information on word classes and their grammatical categories, with emphasis on those which are specific to the English language or are expressed in a different way in English and Czech. Theoretical principles are discussed and practised during the seminars.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
The basic terminology of this linguistic discipline, e.g. morpheme, word, word classes, etc. will be explained in lectures. The definitions of morphemes and words (including basic types of word formation) will be followed by detailed information on word classes and their grammatical categories, with emphasis on those which are specific to the English language or are expressed in a different way in English and Czech. The theoretical knowledge will be practised in seminars.
Students will learn the basic terminology of this linguistic discipline and will improve their practical skills in English grammar.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam, Student performance

Credit requirements 80% active attendance in seminars (70% ISP) meticulous home preparation, including written homework or a credit test Written exam
Recommended literature
  • Biber, D.; Conrad, S.; Leech, G. (2006). Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Harlow.
  • Carter, R.; McCarthy, M. (2006). Cambridge Grammar of English. A Comprehensive Guide. Cambridge.
  • Dušková, L. (1994). Mluvnice současné angličtiny na pozadí češtiny.. Praha.
  • Greenbaum, S., & Quirk, R. (1990). A student's grammar of the English language. Harlow: Longman.
  • Chalker, S. (2005). A Student´s English Grammar Workbook. Harlow.
  • Štekauer, Pavol (ed.). (2000). Rudiments of English Linguistics.. Prešov.
  • Thornbury, S. (2004). Natural Grammar. Oxford.
  • Yule, G. (2006). The Study of Language. Oxford.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English with an Emphasis on Educational Aspects (BB17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English with an Emphasis on Educational Aspects (BB18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer