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Evolution of Adjectives (morphology, formation, syntax) - ASJPV0002E
Title: Evolution of Adjectives (morphology, formation, syntax)
Guaranteed by: International Office (21-ZO)
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Actual: from 2024
Semester: winter
Points: 2
E-Credits: 4
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/0, Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: yes / 15
Key competences:  
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: distance
Level:  
Is provided by: ASJPV0002
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Mgr. Dita Frantíková, Ph.D.
Annotation - Czech
THIS CODE WAS CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR ERASMUS STUDENTS.

If you are and exchange student and you need a grade for this course, you should sign up for this code.

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Adjectives

Dita Frantikova PhD. will teach the course with support of Stefan Hoefler (Vienna, Academy of Science), who is a
scholar specialized in Indo-European comparative linguistics. Both teachers will try to make the course accessible
and useful for students with any language background. This course aims to delve into the morphological,
inflectional, and morphosyntactic properties that define adjectives within the Indo-European language family. We
will explore the mechanisms through which adjectives are formed, inflected, and integrated into the syntax of
various Indo-European languages. A thorough understanding of these processes is essential for comprehending
the intricacies of Proto-Indo-European reconstruction and the grammatical evolution of its descendant languages.
The course will cover key topics including the basics of adjectival morphology, the distinction between inflection
and word formation, the formation and use of comparative and superlative forms, and the syntactic behavior of
adjectives. Additionally, we will draw comparisons with adjectival structures in non-Indo-European languages to
highlight unique and shared features. Each session will comprise a combination of lectures, discussions,
interactive exercises, and collaborative group work to foster a comprehensive and engaging learning environment.

We are happy to invite online students of every level and make the course for them as creative as possible.
Last update: Kristenová Lenka, Mgr. (23.07.2024)
Literature

Dixon, R. M. W., Alexandra Aikhenvald. 2008. Adjective Classes - A cross-linguistic typology.

Frantíková, Dita (ed.). 2021. Adjective Valency in Ancient Languages.

Last update: Kristenová Lenka, Mgr. (23.07.2024)
Requirements to the exam

It is quite important to attend the classes because every lecture is unique and very difficult for home-study. However, our aim is to teach the students, and testing is only a way of encouraging more learning. You will get opportunity to be tested either in a written form or in an interesting discussion over adjetcives as you know them.

Last update: Kristenová Lenka, Mgr. (23.07.2024)
Syllabus - Czech

Adjectives:

1. Introduction - adjectives in languages of the world

2. uniqueness of adjectives (unique properties, the need for their existence as a cathegory)

3. mechanisms of adjective formation

4. inflection of adjectives

5. integration of adjectives into the syntax of various Indo-European languages  + excercise based on your own language

6. diachrony - evolution of adjectives

7.  the formation and use of comparative and superlative forms

8. the syntactic behavior of adjectives

9. adjective valence theory and practice

10. comparisons with adjectival structures in non-Indo-European languages 

Last update: Kristenová Lenka, Mgr. (23.07.2024)
 
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