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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

175-107 Introduction To the Study of Language II

Credit Points:

12.5 1st year

Coordinator:

Lesley Stirling

Prerequisite/s:

No special prerequisites. It is not necessary to know a language other than English to study Linguistics.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

Two lectures and a tutorial a week

Subject Description:

An introduction to the nature of human language. Students will develop skills in analysing and describing languages. The course takes a look at syntax, semantics, pragmatics, psycholinguistics, and historical linguistics, as well as selected topics in applied linguistics.

Assessment:

Regular problem-solving exercises and a 2000-word essay, totalling 4000 words.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Finegan and Besnier, Language, Its Structure and Use
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