HU 210D: Introduction to Linguistics (3 hrs)

Instructor:           Sue Alford

                                salford@graceu.edu 

Helpdesk:            pchelp@graceu.edu

                                (402) 449-2904

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce you to the terminology and concepts of modern linguistics, helping the student develop insight into the linguistic phenomena of one’s native language and beyond.  Sound systems of languages (phonetics, phonology, and phonemics), word formation (morphology), sentence formation (syntax), and language meaning (semantics) are introduced.  A history of the English language is included.  The course is intended to develop in you a curiosity and enthusiasm for language and language learning.

Textbooks

A significant amount of course content is based on the required textbooks. Textbooks are available for purchase from the university bookstore (www.graceu.edu/bookstore).

 Technology Requirements

This course requires the latest versions of the software plug-ins or programs listed below. Run a system scan at the Microsoft system requirements site: https://www.microsoftelearning.com/help/systemRequirements.aspx

 

Software

Use

Download

Internet Explorer

Accessing course

http://www.microsoft.com/ie

Flash Player (SWF)

Viewing media

http://www.adobe.com/downloads

Adobe Reader (PDF)

Reading documents

http://www.adobe.com/downloads

Windows Media Player (WMV)

Viewing media

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmedia

Microsoft Office Word (DOC)

Viewing, creating and editing documents (all files are sent in .doc format)

http://www.microsoft.com/office/word

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

 Class Schedule

Lesson

Topic

Learning Activities

1

What It Is

·         Discussion

2

Why It Is

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

3

Three Prerequisites

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

4

Properties of Communication & Language

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

5

Words & Lexicography

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

6

Grammar, Spelling, & “Good English”

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

7

Discourse Routines & Social Conventions

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

8

Regional, Social, & Historical Variations

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

9

Meanings & General Semantics

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

10

The Language of intolerance & Discrimination

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

11

When Some of Them Don’t Speak English

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

12

Language Exploration & Awareness Activity Planning

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

13

Journal Research in Linguistics Topics

·         Case Study

14

Final Linguistics Project & Presentation

·         Discussion

·         Module Questions

15

Final Linguistics Project & Presentation

·         Discussion

·         Final Project