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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 9-25-2007 |
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SLC201
2010 Spring - 9999 |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Introduction
to Linguistics |
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Introduction to the study of language. Study of the nature
and diversity of world languages, linguistic structures and functions of
language, language variation, pragmatics and the learning/acquisition of
first and second languages. Prerequisites: None. Course Attribute(s): General Education Designation:
Humanities and Fine Arts - [HU] General Education Designation: Social and
Behavioral Sciences - [SB] |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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SLC201 2010
Spring - 9999 |
Introduction to Linguistics |
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Define the significance of language. (I) |
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Describe the principal aspects of language typology that
classifies languages according to their structural features. (II) |
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Describe, explain and compare the structural diversity of
various languages. (II) |
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Describe the basic differences and commonalities of
various languages. (II) |
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Explain each one of the basic concepts of the traditional
areas of linguistic structures and function of languages. (III) |
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Identify and differentiate the major dimensions of
language variation and language change. (IV) |
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Describe the principles of pragmatics. (V) |
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Define the concept of discourse analysis. (V) |
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Explain the similarities and differences between written
and oral discourse. (V) |
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Describe the important aspects of language learning /
acquisition. (VI) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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SLC201 2010
Spring - 9999 |
Introduction to Linguistics |
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I. The nature of language A. What is language? B. Human vs. animal
communication II. World languages A. Typologies of world
languages B. Language diversity C. Written systems of
various world languages III. Linguistic structure
and functions of language A. Phonemes B. Morphemes C. Syntax D. Lexicon IV. Language variation A. Language vs. dialect B. Regional and social
variation and language change C. Languages in contact and
bilingualism V. Pragmatics A. Appropriate use of
language according to situation and social factors B. Written vs. oral
discourse VI. Language
learning/acquisition A. Language and the brain B. First and second
language acquisition |