1. Enable a better understanding of the English language and its usage in a social/cultural content.
2. Provide a good background for students interested in taking further Sociolinguistics course or 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.
5. Offer opportunities to compare and contrast the usage of English and Chinese in its own society.1. Enable a better understanding of the English language and its usage in a social/cultural content.
2. Provide a good background for students interested in taking further Sociolinguistics course or 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.
5. Offer opportunities to compare and contrast the usage of English and Chinese in its own society.
Textbook: An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Janet Holms, third ed., Pearson Education Limited
Textbook: An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Janet Holms, third ed., Pearson Education Limited
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| In-class performance 20% Mid-term 20% Two research papers: 40% (20% each) Paper presentation 20% (10% each)In-class performance 20% Mid-term 20% Two research papers: 40% (20% each) Paper presentation 20% (10% each) In-class performance 20% Mid-term 20% Two research papers: 40% (20% each) Paper presentation 20% (10% each) |
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