Objectives and competences
The aim of the course is to familiarize the students:
• with the structure, characteristics and variability of vocabulary in modern German,
• with the characteristics of the German word-formation system,
• with the functional aspects of word-formation in the text.
Content (Syllabus outline)
The course deals with synchronic aspects of German vocabulary. The emphasis is on the following topics:
• word, lexeme: formal, cognitive, social and cultural aspects of vocabulary,
• lexical system: syntagmatic and paradigmatic lexical relations,
• lexical meaning,
• stability and dynamics of vocabulary,
• word-formation processes,
• word-formation types and models,
• compounding, derivation, abbreviation in German,
• functionality of word-formation forms in selected text types.
Learning and teaching methods
Explanation, discussion, presentation.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
• knowledge of the structure of vocabulary in modern German,
• knowledge of word-formation processes and types in German,
• correct usage of relevant terminology,
• critical evaluation and usage of selected sources and literature.
Readings
• Duden 2016: Die Grammatik, 9. Aufl., Mannheim etc., Kap. Die Wortbildung.
• Donalies, Elke 2011: Basiswissen Deutsche Wortbildung, 2. Aufl. Tübingen.
• Fleischer, W., I. Barz 2012: Wortbildung der deutschen Gegenwartssprache, 4. Aufl. Berlin.
• Jesenšek, V. 1998: Okkasionalismen. Ein Beitrag zur Lexikologie des Deutschen, Maribor.
• Wortbildung – praktisch und integrativ. Ein Arbeitsbuch 2007. 2. Aufl., Frankfurt am Main etc.
Prerequisits
Prerequisits for acceding the course:
German Language - Morphology
Conditions for prerequisits:
None.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Written exam 70 %
Active participation 30 %
