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Goal of the course
Goal of the course
This course is designed to give you an introduction the field of Linguistics, or the study of languages. This includes:
The characteristics of languages
The sounds of languages
The structure of words in languages
The structure of phrases and sentences in languages
How meaning is expressed in languages
How languages vary across time and situations
structure of the course
structure of the course
It is my belief that the best learning occurs in contexts in which students can actively engage with material in a supportive, collaborative environment. To that end, I've set this course up to involve a mix of readings, lectures, group discussions, and hands-on tasks. I expect students to complete the readings and watch the lectures before class. This will help prepare them for class meetings that involve discussions and other hands-on tasks designed to help students engage with the material and develop a deeper knowledge of that material.
Textbook
Textbook
To help us explore the nature of English grammar and how to teach it, we will use the following textbook:
Finegan, E. (2015). Language: Its Structure and Use (7th Edition). Stamford, Connecticut: Cengage Learning.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Additional resources will be made available on Canvas throughout the semester.
Course Modules & Schedules
Course Modules & Schedules
This course consists of 8 module, each covering a different area in Linguistics.
Introduction to Linguistics
Phonetics
Phonology
Morphology
Syntax
Semantics
Pragmatics
Language Variation
For a detailed schedule of the modules, including assigned readings and course learning tasks, follow the link here (Spring 2022 Syllabus).
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