Maricopa Community Colleges  ENG213   19946-19946 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/02/02

ENG213   19946-19946

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 ENG111, with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

ENG213  19946-19946

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   19946-19946

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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