Introduction to Linguistics

Code:

CL013

Acronym:

INTLIN

Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Portuguese and Romance Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Language Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CL	33	CL - Study Plan	1	-	6	4
EPL	25	Study Plan	1	-	6	4
LLC	135	Plano Oficial do ano letivo 2013_2014	1	-	6	4

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Syllabus A - for students who studied BAG or BAG-P

1. Reflect on the nature, properties and functions of verbal language.
2. Understand that language can be the focus of scientific study.
3. Relate the concepts and principles of Linguistics at the different levels of analysis considered in Basis of Grammatical Analysis and introduce new concepts.
4. Link the levels of analysis considered with different linguistic areas.
5. Reflect on dimensions of meaning and language use.
6. Encourage critical spirit and rigor.

Syllabus B - for students who did not study BAG or BAG-P

1. Reflect on the nature, properties and functions of verbal language.
2. Understand that language can be the focus of scientific study.
3. Relate the concepts and principles of Linguistics at the different levels of analysis and introduce new concepts.
4. Link the levels of analysis considered with different linguistic areas.
5. Reflect on dimensions of meaning and language use.
6. Encourage critical spirit and rigor.

Learning outcomes and competences

Syllabus A - for students who studied BAG or BAG-P

1. Acquisition of basic knowledge in Linguistics;
2. Acquisition of accurate reflection on languages
3.To understand that languages have variation
4. To be capable of articulating acquired concepts in Basis of Grammatical Analysis with new ones in Phonology, Phonetics, Lexicon, Semantics and Pragmatics.
5. To master fundamental concepts in the new introduced areas.     

Syllabus B - for students who did not study BAG or BAG-P 

1. Acquisition of basic knowledge in Linguistics;
2. Acquisition of accurate reflection on languages
3.To understand that languages have variation
4. Acquisition of new concepts in Phonology, Phonetics, Morphology, Syntax and Pragmatics.
5. To master fundamental concepts in the new introduced areas.   

Working method

Presencial

Program

Syllabus A - for students who studied BAG or BAG-P

1. Language and natural languages
  1.1. Specificity of verbal language
  1.2. Verbal language and natural languages
  1.3 Factors and components of verbal communication
2. Unity and diversity in natural languages 
  2.1. Languages and families of languages
  2.2. Linguistic change
  2.3. Linguistic variation
3. Language, tongue and Linguistics
  3.1. Classical distinctions in Linguistics
  3.2.Levels of analysis in describing natural languages
4. Brief notions of linguistic areas
  4.1.Phonetics and Phonology
  4.2 Semantics
  4.3. Pragmatics  

Syllabus B - for students who did not study BAG or BAG-P

 
1. Language and natural languages
  1.1. Specificity of verbal language
  1.2. Verbal language and natural languages
  1.3 Factors and components of verbal communication
2. Unity and diversity in natural languages 
  2.1. Languages and families of languages
  2.2. Linguistic change
  2.3. Linguistic variation
3. Language, tongue and Linguistics
  3.1. Classical distinctions in Linguistics
  3.2.Levels of analysis in describing natural languages
4. Brief notions of linguistic areas 
  4.1.Phonetics and Phonology 
  4.2 Morphology
  4.3. Syntax
  4.4. Pragmatics

Mandatory literature

Akmajian, Adrian; Demers, Richard A.; Farmer, Ann Kathleen; Harnish, Robert M.;; Linguistics: an Introduction to Language and Communication. , The MIT Press, 2001. ISBN: 978-0262011853
Faria, Isabel; Pedro, Emília; Duarte, Inês; Gouveia, Carlo (orgs.) ; Introdução à Linguística Geral e Portuguesa, Caminho, 1996. ISBN: 972-21-1048-9
Fromkin, V. A.; Rodman, R.; Hyams, N.M; An Introduction to Language, Wadsworth, 2014
Lima, J. P. ; Pragmática Linguística, O Essencial sobre Língua Portuguesa, Caminho, Lisboa, 2006. ISBN: ISBN 978-972-21-1855-2
Lopes, A.C.M. e Rio-Torto, G.; Semântica, O Essencial sobre Língua Portuguesa, Caminho, Lisboa, 2007. ISBN: 978-972-21-1878-1
MATEUS, M. H., BRITO, A. M., DUARTE, I., FARIA, I., FROTA, S., MATOS, G. A., OLIVEIRA, F., VIGÁRIO, M. e VlLLALVA, A., ; Gramática da Língua Portuguesa, Caminho, Série Linguística, 2003
Mateus, M.H., Falé, I., Freitas, M.J.; Fonética e Fonologia do Português, Universidade Aberta, 2005
Mateus, M.H. e Villalva, A. ; O Essencial sobre Linguística, Caminho, Lisboa, 2006. ISBN: 972-21-1777-7
Mateus, M.H. e Cardeira, E.; Norma e Variação. O Essencial sobre Língua Portuguesa, Caminho, Lisboa, 2007. ISBN: 978-972-21-1953-5
Raposo, E. B. P., Nascimento, M. F. B., Mota, M. A., Segura, L. e Mendes, A. ; Gramática do Português, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 2013

Comments from the literature

During the course more detailed information concerning bibliography will be suggested.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Some classes consist of theoretical presentations on the topics of the syllabus and others will have practical exercises. These exercises are of a great importance as they not only test student’s knowledge but they are also used to develop students’ capability of identifying and relating problems on the different topics addressed. These tasks also help students to formulate new questions.

keywords

Humanities > language sciences > Linguistics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	106,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

75% classes presence.

Calculation formula of final grade

1st test: 50%

2nd test: 50%


The final exam is only considered in special cases, as the continuous evaluation is favored. In this case the exam is valued 100%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable

Classification improvement

In accordance with the regulations in force.

Observations

Not applicable