FJ1A034 Topics in French Linguistics II (morphosyntax of verb)

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Christophe Gérard L. Cusimano (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Alena Němcová Polická, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Alena Němcová Polická, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
None
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to make students acquainted with the backgrounds of lexical variation and with an actual (and historical) dictionary production. Students should be able to define basic terms of a lexicology. When analyzing particular texts and exercises, he or she should be able to apply these terms and deduce from the observed phenomena the proper conclusions about the typology and dynamics of vocabulary and about the characteristics of French dictionaries.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to deduce and explain the rules of basic lexicologic phenomena and to use effectively French dictionary resources.
Syllabus
  • Synchronic approach – presentation of the categories of lexical semantic description (synonymy, antonymy, polysemy, homonymy, etc.)
  • Diachronic approach – classification of semantic shifts.
  • Regional, generational, social and stylistic variation.
  • Emphasizing the practical importance of lexicological research for the quality of lexicographical production.
  • Characteristics of French dictionaries.
  • Special attention will be devoted to the problem of the word as a unit of description of language, due to its limited phonetic and syntactic autonomy.
Literature
  • PICOCHE, Jacqueline. Précis de lexicologie francaise : L etude et l enseignement du vocabulaire. Paris: Nathan, 1992, 191 s. ISBN 2-09-190547-X. info
  • PICOCHE, Jacqueline. Précis de morphologie historique de Francais. Paris: Nathan, 1986, 98 s. ISBN 2-09-190509-4. info
  • PICOCHE, Jacqueline. Structures sémantiques du lexique français. [Paris]: Fernand Nathan, 1986, 143 stran. ISBN 2091905178. info
Teaching methods
Application of theoretical knowledge on authentic texts. During their presentations students show their ability to interconnect on their own their lexicographical knowledge and practical analysis of specific occurrences.
Assessment methods
Credit – fulfilling weekly tasks, working on semestral project, short final test. Lecture and seminar attendance is mandatory (80%).
Language of instruction
French
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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