This course is an introduction to language in all its aspects as studied in the field of linguistics, including a focused concentration on how this approach relates to language education. It explores biological, historical, and socio-cultural aspects of language, and addresses the system of language looking at phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse analysis. The course covers most areas of linguistics at the introductory level, familiarizing students with general principles and key vocabulary in these areas and also exploring the relationship between the study of linguistics and language teaching.
- Instructor: Rubina Gasparian