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Lecturer(s)
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Ježková Šárka, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Nádraská Zuzana, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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M. A. K. Halliday and his Systemic Functional Linguistics. The analysis of context. Textual, interpersonal and ideational aspects of language. Introduction into generative syntax. Principles and parameters in generative linguistics Government and binding theory (X-bar and theta theory). Movement in GB theory.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge from selected areas of the English language study, mainly the theoretical background of generative linguistics and M. A.K. Halliday's Systemic Functional Linguistics. The theoretical input will be applied to the analysis of authentic data.
Students will get appropriate theoretical knowledge of the generative and functional linguistics and will be able to apply it to the analysis of texts; they will be able to relate the newly gained knowledge with the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous specialized linguistic courses and will learn to understand the language as a system.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Home assignment evaluation
Active participation (maximum 2 classes can be missed) Assignments according to instructions specified in lessons Oral examination: application of theoretical knowledge, authentic text analysis
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Recommended literature
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COOK, V.J., NEWSON, M. Chomsky´s Universal Grammar. Oxford : Blackwell Publishers Ltd., 2nd edition, 1991.
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HAEGEMAN, L.M.V. Introduction to Government and Binding Theory. Oxford : Basil Blackwell Ltd.,, 1991.
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HALLIDAY, M.A.K. An Introduction to Functional Grammar. London : Arnold, 2004.
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Halliday, M.A.K. and Jonathan J. Webster. Text Linguistics: The How and Why of Meaning. London: Equinox, 2014.
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HALLIDAY, M.A.K. English as a Social Semiotic: The Social Interpretation of Language and Meaning. London : Edward Arnold, 1979.
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HALLIDAY, M.A.K. Spoken and Written Language. : Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, 1989.
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WHITE, L. Universal Grammar and Second Language Acquisition. Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company, 1989.
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