UVOD U LINGVISTIKU

After passing this exam, the student will be able to: 1. defines linguistics, its object, subject, research goals and linguistic disciplines 2. explain what language is, its nature, properties and functions 3. interpret the origin and development of language and writing, as well as the concept of standard language and norms 4. classifies the languages of the world into different groups based on genealogical and morphological criteria 5. identifies and categorizes linguistic universals 6. interprets language as a system of signs and recognizes the elements of language structure 7. lists the types of voices, accents and voice alternations in the languages of the world