Phonetics, Word Formation and Lexicology of Russian Language
Course code
SKS6137.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Vene keele foneetika, sõnatuletus ja leksikoloogia
Course title in English
Phonetics, Word Formation and Lexicology of Russian Language
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
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lecturer of 2026/2027 Spring semester
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Brief description of the course
The course overviews the Russian phonetics and sounds system. It is aimed at the modern phonetic principles, norms and traits of pronunciation in the Russian language. The ways of proper pronunciation are emphasized. Theoretical matters interchange with practical exercises.
Concepts of modern Russian word formation. Types of morphemes of Russian. Steps of word formation and family of words. The basic concepts of Russian functional lexicology. Concept of a lexical word meaning etc. Word as a communicative and nominative unit. Hyponyms, hyperonyms, homonyms, synonyms, antonyms, etc. in Russian. Word as a sign. Semasiology, onomasiology, etymology. Change of a word's meaning, loan from other languages, etc. Problems of terminology. Types of phraseological units/idioms. Russian lexicography. Classification of dictionaries of Russian.
Concepts of modern Russian word formation. Types of morphemes of Russian. Steps of word formation and family of words. The basic concepts of Russian functional lexicology. Concept of a lexical word meaning etc. Word as a communicative and nominative unit. Hyponyms, hyperonyms, homonyms, synonyms, antonyms, etc. in Russian. Word as a sign. Semasiology, onomasiology, etymology. Change of a word's meaning, loan from other languages, etc. Problems of terminology. Types of phraseological units/idioms. Russian lexicography. Classification of dictionaries of Russian.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- understands the specific features of the Russian sound system and the basic concepts of phonetics and phonology;
- uses, applies, and analyses correct pronunciation and intonation techniques;
- analyses the phonetic features of a text, applies the principles of phonetic transcription, and identifies and evaluates phonetic phenomena;
- distinguishes word-formation processes and analyses linguistic material using relevant methods;
- understands the main research trends in contemporary Russian lexicology and distinguishes key approaches;
- analyses and applies lexicological methods in the study of linguistic material and identifies and evaluates lexical phenomena.
- understands the specific features of the Russian sound system and the basic concepts of phonetics and phonology;
- uses, applies, and analyses correct pronunciation and intonation techniques;
- analyses the phonetic features of a text, applies the principles of phonetic transcription, and identifies and evaluates phonetic phenomena;
- distinguishes word-formation processes and analyses linguistic material using relevant methods;
- understands the main research trends in contemporary Russian lexicology and distinguishes key approaches;
- analyses and applies lexicological methods in the study of linguistic material and identifies and evaluates lexical phenomena.
Teacher
Inna Adamson
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