lexicology

>>Link to the final test<< (the link will be ative from June 9th, for 24 hours)

Class 1 - word formation.  Lexicology is "the science of words". This semester we will try to learn all there is to know about words of a language. First, let's find an answer to the very fundamental question: where do all those words come from?  Presentation1,   exercise 1 (submit by March 3rd) . 

Class 2 - phonology and phonetics. Every word as a binary linguistic sign consists of form and meaning. We will soon discuss the latter (word semantics, meaning relations) but this week we will focus on the spoken form of a word - a quick phonetics and phonology refresher .  Presentation2  , exercise 2  (Sumbit by March 10th)

Class 3  - writing. Last time we discussed the spoken form of words and now of course we ought to consider the written form - the various writing conventions. Study this presentation 3 first and then do exercise 3. Sumbit by March 17th.

Class 4  - (for March 24th). This week we will study a topic that is definitely central for the science of words: "How are words structured"? And for that we need another quick refresher - this time from morphology. The material for study and questions are contained within exercise 4, and the video (14 min., really well done). Submit by March 31st. You will receive feedback to exercise 4 by April 14th.

Class 5 (for March 31st)  - how are words related? In other words - lexical relations (and other animals). Watch this video and then do exercise 5. Submit by Apr. 14th (due date extended on account of the spring break). AI generated podcast - a must listen (two AI robots dicussing exercise 5 and the video).

Class 6 (for Apr. 14th) - In every field of knowledge something momentous happens every century or so. The ground-breaking prototype research from the 60's and 70's of the last century is an excellent example of that - it revolutionized our knowledge of "what words mean" (word semantics). Truly fascinating stuff. Exercise 6 - submit by Apr. 21. (group feedback is here)

Class 7 (for Apr. 21). Lexicon, mind and culture. This week we will take a closer look at the unbreakable bond of lexicon, mind and culture- one of my favourite topics. I hope you'll find it interesting too. Exercise 7 , video (Optional but WATCH IT! You'll thank me later. A must-see, a game-changer, you'll never be the same after watching it.), submit by Apr. 28th.

Class 8. Pragmatics (for Apr. 28).  Words have meaning. Do they? Is this really what you think?  I hope not, and here's why: exercise 8, submit by May 5th.

Class 9 (for May 5th). Lexicon evolution and change. Exercise 9. (watch this video- not compulsory but definitely in the "learning and entertainment" category - funny and instructive, don't miss it). Submit your answers by  May 12th.

Class 10 (for May 12th). Regional variety, Exercise 10, optional video (Hollywood stars teaching each other regional varieties of English). Submit your answers by May 19th.

Class 11 (for May 19th). Lexicon and social relations 1, Exercise 11.  Submit your answers by May 26th.

Class 12 (for May 26th). Lexicon and social relations 2. Exercise 12,  submit your answers by June 2nd.

Class 13 (for June 2nd). What have learnt so far? Revision.

9.06 - the final (on-line) test based on the exercises above. The link to the test  (already there, at the top of this page) will become active on June 9th. and will remain active for 24 hours, so you can take the test at a time and place that is convenient for you. Once you open the test form, you will have 45 minutes to submit your answers. I will send a reminder well in advance, most likely more than one. 

16.06 - the retake test (if you fail to achieve 50% on the first take)

Note - you can repeat the exercises at any time, the score is just for your information and does not contribute to your final grade. 

Contact me with any questions at jacek.wozny@uwr.edu.pl . 

Unabashedly yours, with kind regards, Jacek Woźny

for the teacher: class 4 presentation      class 5 presentation