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Enriketa Sogutlu, Prof. Asoc. Dr.

Code
ELL 104
Name
Introduction to Linguistics
Semester
2
Lecture hours
3.00
Seminar hours
0.00
Laborator hours
0.00
Credits
3.00
ECTS
5.00
Description

This is an introduction to theory and methodology of Linguistics, which is considered to be the scientific study of language. Students will gain knowledge about different branches of Linguistics such as – Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax and Semantics. This will be achieved by exploring the most complex nature of human language from social and biological point of view. We will consider language as an element of human knowledge and will develop required information to understand and analyze language.

Objectives

Scientific view of human language. Language will be considered as a system of structure form and understanding. Biological, psychological, cultural and social aspects will be also taken into consideration. Connections between language and education will be also analyzed.

Java
Tema
1
Introduction to the discipline of linguistics Universal properties of language
2
Morphology: The study of word structure: the morpheme
3
Morphology: word analysis, word-formation; affixation
4
Syntax sentence analysis; building a syntax tree (selected exercises)
5
Syntax sentence analysis; building a syntax tree (selected exercises)
6
Phonetics: the sounds of language
7
Phonology: the study of sound structure
8
Midterm exam
9
Semantics: the meaning of language
10
Semantics: the meaning of language
11
Pragmatics: language in context
12
Pragmatics: language in context
13
Psychology of language
14
First language acquisition
15
Students' Presentations
16
Final Exam
1
Students acquaintance with conceptual foundation of linguistics
2
Students equipment with basic knowledge in micro-linguistic
3
Students awareness on linguistic issues and solve exercises in each sub-discipline
4
Full competence and ability to discern between disciplines
5
Students ability to analyse and make subtle judgement on micro-linguistic issues
Quantity Percentage Total percent
Midterms
1 20% 20%
Quizzes
1 15% 15%
Projects
1 20% 20%
Term projects
1 20% 20%
Laboratories
0 0% 0%
Class participation
0 0% 0%
Total term evaluation percent
75%
Final exam percent
25%
Total percent
100%
Quantity Duration (hours) Total (hours)
Course duration (including exam weeks)
16 3 48
Off class study hours
14 3 42
Duties
2 8 16
Midterms
1 8 8
Final exam
1 15 15
Other
0 0 0
Total workLoad
129
Total workload / 25 (hours)
5.16
ECTS
5.00