LINGUIST 103

Introduction to English Linguistics

Please note: this is archived course information from 2012 for LINGUIST 103.

Description

An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English.

Availability 2012

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Ross Clark

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

LINGUIST 103: 15 points

Restrictions

175.106, LINGUIST 100