ENG 211 - Introduction to Linguistics

Credits: 3

Description
An introduction to the study of language from the perspective of Modern Linguistics. The class studies the formation of sounds, words, sentences, and meaning; as well as aspects of language variation and acquisition.

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand the basic principles and mechanisms involved in the formation of individual sounds, as well as in interaction with other sounds.
Understand the basic principles involved in the formation of words and sentences.
Analyze the factors involved in the construction of meaning and how context influences and modifies it.
Apply learned concepts to solve phonology, morphology, and syntax problems.
Understand the different aspects and theories that explain linguistic variation and language acquisition.

Prerequisite: None