GENERAL LINGUISTICS

The course will provide learners with overviews and insights on general linguistics and linguistic typology, with special reference to Turkic, Iranian, Semitic, Slavonic and Mongolic languages. Various aspects of Language Politics will also be discussed.

Learners will acquire notions of general and typological linguistics as well as language politics. They will be able to apply this knowledge to the languages they have studied.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

After an introduction to phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax, the course will focus on selected aspects of Turkic, Iranian, Semitic, Slavonic and Mongolic languages. Various issues regarding language policy will also be discussed.

Comrie, B. (ed.) 1981. The Languages of the Soviet Union. Cambridge.
Comrie, B. 1989. Language universals and linguistic typology. Chicago.
Dixon, R.M.W. 1997. The rise and fall of languages. Cambridge.
Dixon, R.M.W.2016. Are some languages better than others? Oxford.
Comrie, B. (ed.) 2009. The World’s Major Languages. New York.
Corbett, G. & Comrie, B. 1993. The Slavonic Languages. London et al.
Fishman, J. A. & García, O. (eds.) 2010. Handbook of language and ethnic identity. Disciplinary and regional perspectives. Vol I. Oxford.
Hetzron, R. (ed.) 1997. The Semitic languages. London & New York.
Janhunen, J. (ed.) 2003. The Mongolic languages. London & New York.
Johanson, L. & Csató, É. Á. (eds.) 2022. The Turkic languages. London & New York.
Johanson, L. 2002. Structural factors in Turkic language contacts. Richmond: Curzon.
Ladefoged, P. & Maddieson, I. 1996. The sounds of the world’s languages. Oxford & Malden.
Landau, J. M. & Kellner-Heinkele, B. 2001. Politics of language in the ex-Soviet Muslim States: Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Ann Arbor.
Moravcsik E. A. 2013. Introducing language typology. Cambridge.
Spolsky, B. (ed.) 2012. The Cambridge Handbook of language policy. Cambridge.
Windfuhr, G. (ed.) 2009. The Iranian languages. London & New York.

The assessment of the expected learning outcomes is carried out by means of a written examination, which is designed to evaluate the degree to which students have acquired and consolidated the knowledge and competencies developed over the course.

written

The instructor is responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of all examinations and coursework. In cases of suspected academic misconduct, an additional on-site assessment may be required during the exams, which may differ from the standard format.

Grades range from 18 to 30 with honours

17 FAIL

18-20 PASS

Limited comprehension of notions, limited skill of exposition and reflection, no critical capacity

21-23 SATISFACTORY

Sufficient comprehension of notions presented in an unclear and reflexive manner; difficulties in elaborating, and synthesizing ideas

24-26 GOOD

Good comprehension of notions but limited capacity of exposition, reflection, and synthesis

27-28 VERY GOOD

In-depth comprehension of notions that are presented in a clear and articulated manner; remarkable synthesizing capacity and critical reflection

29-30 VERY GOOD

Broad and in-depth comprehension of notions that are presented in an articulated and sophisticated manner. Excellent ability in exposing ideas synthetically, and critical ability

30 CUM LAUDE EXCELLENT

Broad and in-depth comprehension of notions showing an advanced knowledge of broader disciplinary and interdisciplinary debates, a mastery of academic language, and a capacity for original and critical thinking

The course is delivered through traditional lecture-based instruction, in which the instructor presents and explains the material directly to students in the classroom. Teaching materials are uploaded to the Moodle platform, together with additional resources for further study.

Linguistic materials and further readings will be provided by the lecturer during the course.

Distance learning students are kindly asked to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the II academic term to agree on an alternative program.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "International cooperation" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development