Objectives and competences
The objective of this course is to understand the basic facts from the linguistic subdiscipline semantics, to understand some basic concepts and the role of this linguistic subdiscipline. The objective of this course is also to transfer the knowledge, acquired within this course, on the proceedings of some categories as tense, aspect and plural. The objective of this course is also to connect the knowledge from the courses introduction to the german studies, morphology, lexicology and syntax.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Semantics as a linguistc subdiscipline.
• Relationsship between the meaning and expression. Language signs.
• Concepts and words.
• Phrase as a semantic unit. Sentence as a semantic unit. Semantic relationships between sentences.
• Case studies: substantive vs. adjective, semantic interpretations of the genitive.
Learning and teaching methods
Seminar
The information and communications technology is used for educational purposes in the teaching and learning process.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
• understand the basic facts from the linguistic subdiscipline semantics, understand some basic concepts and the role of these linguistic subdiscipline and some case studies,
• to transfer and use the knowledge, acquired within this course, with the proceedings of some categories as tense, aspect and plural
• connect the knowledge from single level of language with the basic semantic facts.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
communications skills (to express in speech and in writting),
use of information technology (searching for the information on the web).
solving problems: defining connections between aspects of gained knowledge and identifying these connections.
Readings
• Lipavic Oštir, A. 2019: Osnove semantike/Grundlagen der Semantik. Maribor, Univerzitetna založba.
• Schwarz, M. / Chur, J. 2007: Semantik. Ein Arbeitsbuch. Vierte, aktualisierte Auflage. Narr, Tübingen. (izbrana poglavja/selected chapters)
• Busch, A./Stenschke, O. 2008: Germanistische Linguistik: Eine Einführung (Bachelor – Wissen). Narr, Tübingen. (izbrana poglavja/selected chapters)
Prerequisits
Prerequisits for acceding the course:
Introduction to the study of german language
German language – Morphology
German language – Syntax
Conditions for prerequisits:
achieved at least half of the points at homework assignments and active participation to accede to the written examination
Additional information on implementation and assessment • homework assignments and active participation - 40 %
• written examination - 60 %
