INTD0112A-F09
Introduction to Linguistics
Introduction to Linguistics
This is an introductory course in linguistics taught in English. The main topics will include the nature of human language as distinct from other communication systems; the subsystems of linguistic knowledge, i.e., sound patterns (phonology), word-formation (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), and meaning (semantics); language and the brain; language acquisition; language use in context; geographical and social dialects; and historical development of language and language change. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
This is an introductory course in linguistics taught in English. The main topics will include the nature of human language as distinct from other communication systems; the subsystems of linguistic knowledge, i.e., sound patterns (phonology), word-formation (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), and meaning (semantics); language and the brain; language acquisition; language use in context; geographical and social dialects; and historical development of language and language change. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Fall 2009
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 314(MNR 314)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 7, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Usama Soltan
- Subject:
- Interdepartmental
- Department:
- Interdepartmental
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- ARBC0112A-F09
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92524
- Subject Code:
- INTD
- Course Number:
- 0112
- Section Identifier:
- A