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The function of the course is partly to remedy, partly to motivate and partly to enhance the students’ understanding of selected areas of the English language. It focuses mainly on the langue disciplines. It interlinks the theoretical background with the analysis of authentic texts, employing a contrastive approach.
Topics:
Introduction; (Hi)Story of English impacting its current shape; levels and units
Phonology
Morphology: Word classes; Closed Classes
Morphology: Morphological Categories of Open Classes
Lexicology: Word-formation Processes
Lexical Semantics. Lexicography
Syntax: Simple Sentence; Valency
Syntax: Complex and Compound Sentences
Comprehensive Analysis of a Sample
Last update: Pípalová Renata, doc. PhDr., CSc. (31.08.2025)
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The objective of the course Selected chapters from English linguistics I. is to consolidate, deepen and enhance students´ knowledge and their analytical skills primarily in the area of the langue linguistic disciplines. Last update: Pípalová Renata, doc. PhDr., CSc. (31.08.2025)
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Self-study of literature 5 hours Work with study materials 12 hours Assignments 12 hours Seminar project 10 hours Revision for the credit test 5 hours Last update: Pípalová Renata, doc. PhDr., CSc. (31.08.2025)
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a) Active participation in class activities (up to two missed seminars per semester are tolerated) b) Depending on the number of course participants approximately two presentations on selected syllabus theoretical topic(s); an outline of each presentation has to be sent electronically at least two days before the presentation for approval c) Depending on the number of course participants approximately two peer-reviews of presentations per semester d) Depending on the number of course participants approximately two presentations of practical sample analyses per semester e) Depending on the number of course participants approximately two presentations of teaching activities relevant to the syllabus topics per semester and two short presentations of the topic-related differences between Czech and English f) Written test. The students identify at least three phenomena per a discipline covered in the course and analyse them adequately using relevant terminology. The minimum for a pass is set at 60%. The formulation aspect is part of the assessment. Note: Students can ask for explanation of topics in office hours during the teaching period (not during the exam period). Familiarity with relevant secondary sources is taked for granted. Last update: Pípalová Renata, doc. PhDr., CSc. (31.08.2025)
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AARTS, B. and MCMAHON, A. (eds) The Handbook of English Linguistics. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing, 2006. ISBN: 978-1-4051-1382-3. BIBER, D. et al. Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Harlow: Longman, 1999. ISBN: 978-0-5822-3725-4. CONRAD, S., BIBER, D. and LEECH, G. Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Workbook. Harlow: Longman, 2002. ISBN: 978-0-5825-3942-6. DUŠKOVÁ, L. a kol. Mluvnice současné angličtiny na pozadí češtiny. Praha: Academia, 4. vyd., 2012. ISBN: 978-80-200-2211-0. MURPHY, M.L. Lexical Meaning. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-521-67764-6. PLAG, I. Word-Formation in English. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018. ISBN: 978-1-107-17209-8. QUIRK, R. et al. A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. London: Longman, 1985. ISBN: 978-0-5825-1734-9. ROACH, P. Phonetics and Phonology. A Practical Course. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 4th ed., 2009. ISBN 978-0-521-71740-3. YULE, G.: The Study of Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 7th ed., 2020. ISBN 978-1-1085-8288-9. Last update: Pípalová Renata, doc. PhDr., CSc. (31.08.2025)
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Syllabus 24/5 1/ Introduction; The (Hi)Story of English Impacting its Current Shape; Levels and Units 2/ Phonology 3/ Morphology: Word Classes; Closed Classes 4/ Morphology: Morphological Categories of Open Classes 5/ Lexicology: Word-formation processes 6/ Lexical Semantics and Lexicography 7/ Simple Sentence 8/ Syntax - Complex and Compound Sentences 9/ Practical analysis of a sample and teaching activities (Phonology) 10/Practical analysis of a sample and teaching acivities (Morphology) 11/ Practical analysis of a sample and teaching activities (Lexicology) 12/ Practical analyss of a sample and teaching activities (Syntax) Last update: Pípalová Renata, doc. PhDr., CSc. (31.08.2025)
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1/ Students can study and interpret recommended secondary sources; students can explain the main phases of the English history; students can give suitable examples and provide relevant arguments 2-9/ Students can study and interpret relevant secondary sources, they can summarize secondary sources and compare the approaches, identifying their substantial similarities and differences; students can explain the relationships between the key terms and concepts; they can give their short theoretical presentations on the given topic; students can perform peer-reviews of the presentations; 10-12/ Students can design and present suitable teaching activities practising the topic; students can perform an in-depth analysis of the given sample from the perspective of the particular topic; Last update: Pípalová Renata, doc. PhDr., CSc. (31.08.2025)
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