Introduction to the Study of Language
Study of language as code; phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics; language acquisition; historical and socio-linguistics. Prerequisites: ENG102 or ENG111 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor.MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ENG213 20004-99999 Introduction to the Study of Language
1. Define the concept of language and contrast language with other forms of communication. (I)
2. Define, explain, and exemplify grammatical terminology common to the study of language. (II)
3. Contrast the concepts of standard language and nonstandard language. (III)
4. Trace the process of language acquisition and identify key theories in the field of language acquisition. (III)
5. Explain the role of the human brain in acquiring and using language as a means of communication. (IV)
6. Write three reviews of magazine/newspaper articles relevant to the study of language. (V)
7. Read a minimum of five professional sources on a linguistic topic and write an annotated bibliography critically analyzing the theoretical basis, nature of evidence, and credibility of the findings of each article. (V)
8. Write a formal research report of at least 1000 words analyzing and interpreting data from primary and/or secondary sources. (V)
9. Present an oral report on the research project. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ENG213 20004-99999 Introduction to the Study of Language
I. The Nature of Language
A. What is language
B. How did language develop
II. Grammatical Aspects of Language
A. Morphology: word
B. Syntax: sentence patterns
C. Semantics: meaning
D. Phonetics: sounds
E. Phonology: sound patterns
III. Social Aspect of Language
A. Language varieties
1. Standard English
2. Dialects
3. Cultural aspects
4. Slang, jargon, taboos
5. Sexist language
B. Writing Systems
IV. Biological Aspects of Language
A. Language acquisition
B. Human processing
1. Brain
2. Mind
3. Language
V. Practical Application
A. Magazine/Newspaper Reviews
1. Summarize
2. Response
3. Relevance
B. Annotated Bibliography
1. Theoretical Basis
2. Nature of Evidence
3. Credibility of Findings
C. Sources
1. Primary
2. Secondary
D. Oral Report