Introduction to Linguistics aims to:
1. Enable a better understanding of the English language (its structure, pronunciation, grammar, word formation, meaning, and usage) and thus help the students be more proficient in their use of English.
2. Provide a good background for students interested in taking further linguistics courses, courses in Teaching English as Foreign Language, communication studies, translation, or other related courses.
3. Give the students’ an opportunity to discover more about the workings of the human mind and the ways in which human thought and language interact.
4. Develop the students’ analytical skills and encourage precision and accuracy in the study of speech and writing.Introduction to Linguistics aims to:
1. Enable a better understanding of the English language (its structure, pronunciation, grammar, word formation, meaning, and usage) and thus help the students be more proficient in their use of English.
2. Provide a good background for students interested in taking further linguistics courses, courses in Teaching English as Foreign Language, communication studies, translation, or other related courses.
3. Give the students’ an opportunity to discover more about the workings of the human mind and the ways in which human thought and language interact.
4. Develop the students’ analytical skills and encourage precision and accuracy in the study of speech and writing.
Textbook: Linguistics for Non-Linguists, F. Parker, K. Riley, ed., 4th edition
Textbook: Linguistics for Non-Linguists, F. Parker, K. Riley, ed., 4th edition
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| In-class participation (include assignments):In-class participation (include assignments): In-class participation (including assignments): |
20 | |
| Midterm examMidterm exam Midterm exam |
25 | |
| Final examFinal exam Final exam |
25 | |
| quizzesquizzes quizzes |
15 | 3 quizzes |
| homeworkshomeworks homeworks |
15 |
