Investigation Coursework

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I. Introduction

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.

II. Course Objectives

1. Understand Linguistic Concepts: Gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental linguistic concepts such as phonetics, morphology, syntax, and semantics.

2. Analyze Language Variation: Explore the diversity of language variation across different social, cultural, and geographical contexts.

3. Investigate Language Change: Examine the historical development and evolution of the English language, including factors influencing linguistic change.

III. Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Readings	Assignments
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

IV. Course Materials

• 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

V. Conclusion

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.

VI. References

1. Fromkin, V., Rodman, R., & Hyams, N. (2050). An Introduction to Language. Cengage Learning.

2. Pinker, S. (2051). The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language. Harper Perennial.

3. Aitchison, J. (2052). Language Change: Progress or Decay?. Cambridge University Press.

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