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Welcome to the English Language Investigation coursework! This coursework is designed to explore various aspects of the English language, including its structure, usage, and evolution. Through a combination of theoretical analysis, linguistic research, and practical applications, you will investigate the intricacies of language use and its implications in different contexts.
Understand Linguistic Concepts: Gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental linguistic concepts such as phonetics, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
Analyze Language Variation: Explore the diversity of language variation across different social, cultural, and geographical contexts.
Investigate Language Change: Examine the historical development and evolution of the English language, including factors influencing linguistic change.
Week | Topic | Readings | Assignments |
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1 | Introduction to Linguistics | Chapter 1: Introduction to Linguistics | Linguistic Analysis Exercise |
2 | Phonetics and Phonology | Chapter 2: Phonetics and Phonology | Transcription Task |
3 | Morphology and Syntax | Chapter 3: Morphology and Syntax | Morphological Analysis |
4 | Semantics and Pragmatics | Chapter 4: Semantics and Pragmatics | Semantic Analysis |
5 | Sociolinguistics | Chapter 5: Sociolinguistics | Language Variation Study |
6 | Language Change and Evolution | Chapter 6: Language Change and Evolution | Research Paper Proposal |
Textbook:
An Introduction to Language by Victoria Fromkin, Robert Rodman, and Nina Hyams
Additional Readings:
The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language by Steven Pinker
Language Change: Progress or Decay? by Jean Aitchison
Online Resources:
Linguistic corpora and databases for empirical analysis
Language variation maps and interactive tools
Supplementary Materials:
Audio recordings and transcripts for phonetic analysis
Linguistic case studies and research articles
By completing this coursework, you will have gained a deeper understanding of the English language and its underlying structures, as well as the ability to critically analyze language use in different contexts. We look forward to your engagement and exploration of linguistic phenomena throughout the course.
Fromkin, V., Rodman, R., & Hyams, N. (2050). An Introduction to Language. Cengage Learning.
Pinker, S. (2051). The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language. Harper Perennial.
Aitchison, J. (2052). Language Change: Progress or Decay?. Cambridge University Press.
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