Maricopa Community Colleges  ENG213   19916-19945 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/02/02
ENG213 19916-19945 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
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 ENG105 or ENG111, with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ENG213   19916-19945 Introduction to the Study of Language
1. Define what language is and trace its development in humans. (I)
2. Define and explain terminology used in the study of language, including morphology, syntax, semantics, phonetics, and phonology. (II)
3. Identify and explain the applications of language in human society. (III)
4. Explain the process by which language changes to suit the needs of society. (III)
5. Define the special characteristics and applications of written language. (III)
6. List and explain the steps in the process of acquiring language. (IV)
7. Explain the roles of the human brain and mind in processing language. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ENG213   19916-19945 Introduction to the Study of Language
    I. The Nature of Human Language
        A. What is language?
        B. How did language develop?
      II. Grammatical Aspects of Language
          A. Morphology: Words
          B. Syntax: Sentence patterns
          C. Semantics: Meaning
          D. Phonetics: Sounds
          E. Phonology: Sound patterns
        III. Social Aspects of Language
            A. Language in society
            B. Language changes: The syllables of time
            C. Writing: The A-B-C's of language
          IV. Biological Aspects of Language
              A. Language acquisition
              B. Human processing: Brain, mind, and language
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