Course objectives:
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This course introduces the students to the basic concept of discourse, and about the aplication of critical discourse analysis within the study of identity, and social change. The course is divided into four parts. The first three parts include the concept of discourse, structure of discourse and its relation to the processes of social change and the concepts of identity. The last - practical part engages in critical discursive analysis and its possible applications.
The course is taught in English.
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Requirements on student
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The course is taught in English.
The course is based on seminars. These seminars suppose detailed knowledge of reading materials.
Seminar texts are in English only. Besides the above specified requiremennts for coursework, the students´presentation in English during the semestr is an integral part of the course.
The course is taught in English.
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Content
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1. structuralism, post-structuralism, and critical discourse analysis, 2. the concepts of discourse, 3. formation and structure of discourse, 4. discourse, identity, and social change; 5. the posibilities in the use of critical discourse analysis.
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Basic:
Fairclough, Norman. Language and power. Harlow ; Longman, 2001. ISBN 0-582-41483-0.
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Basic:
Hawkes, Terence. Structuralism and semiotics. London : Routledge, 2003. ISBN 0-415-32153-0.
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Recommended:
Blommaert, J. a Bulcaen, Ch. Critical Discourse Analysis. Annual Review of Anthropology 2000.
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Recommended:
Jorgensen, M. a Phillips, L. Discourse Analysis as Theory and Method. London: Sage Publications, 2002.
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Recommended:
Fairclough, N. Discourse and Social Change. Blackwell Publishers. Oxford, 1992.
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On-line library catalogues
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Individual project (40)
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39
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Graduate study programme term essay (40-50)
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50
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Contact hours
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52
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Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
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15
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Total
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156
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
describe and explain basic sociological theories. |
describe the formation of sociological perspectives on the study of society. |
characterize basic knowledge resulting from empirical research. |
enumerate and describe the basic developmental stages of formation of Western companies. |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
create formally acceptable professional output. |
use foreign databases of professional journals actively. |
interpret knowledge from various fields of sociology. |
use adequate terms corresponding to the terminology of the field in Czech and English. |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
distinguish changes in definition of the term discourse. |
explain theoretical model and methodological principes in discourse analysis. |
characterise different types of conflicts within application of discourse analysis. |
enumerate and characterise key studies that apply discourse analysis. |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
clasify different types of discourse analysis. |
demonstrate concrete conflicting approaches in theories and empirical knowledge when applying discourse analysis. |
critically evaluate discourse analysis as a methodological approach to the study of society. |
hoose the appropriate theoretical-methodological approach for the analysis of modern societies with regard to discursive analysis. |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Combined exam |
Test |
Seminar work |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Project |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Combined exam |
Test |
Seminar work |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Project |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Combined exam |
Seminar work |
Project |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Lecture |
Seminar |
Textual studies |
Project-based instruction |
Students' portfolio |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Lecture |
Seminar |
Textual studies |
Project-based instruction |
Students' portfolio |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Seminar |
Project-based instruction |
Students' portfolio |
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