The function of the course is partly to remedy, and partly to deepen and enhance the students’ understanding of selected areas of the English language. It focuses mainly on the langue disciplines. It interlinks the theoretical background with the analysis of authentic texts, employing a contrastive approach to genres and languages.
Topics:
1.The grammatical system of present-day English: level and units of description
2.Phonology
3.Morphology
4.Lexicology – word formation
5.Lexical semantics
6.Syntax – valency, the simple sentence
7.Syntax – the multiple sentence
8.Complex analysis of a text
Last update: Kadrnožková Monika, PhDr., Ph.D. (26.10.2020)
The function of the course is partly to remedy, and partly to deepen and enhance the students’ understanding of selected areas of the English language. It focuses mainly on the langue disciplines. It interlinks the theoretical background with the analysis of authentic texts, employing a contrastive approach to genres and languages.
Topics:
1.The grammatical system of present-day English: level and units of description
2.Phonology
3.Morphology
4.Lexicology – word formation
5.Lexical semantics
6.Syntax – valency, the simple sentence
7.Syntax – the multiple sentence
8.Complex analysis of a text
Last update: Kadrnožková Monika, PhDr., Ph.D. (26.10.2020)
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