LNGT0101A-F12
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. (Formerly INTD 0112) 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. (Formerly INTD 0112) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Fall 2012
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 320(MNR 320)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Usama Soltan
- Subject:
- Linguistics
- Department:
- Linguistics
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 91605
- Subject Code:
- LNGT
- Course Number:
- 0101
- Section Identifier:
- A