1 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Higher Education King Abdulaziz University
Department of European Languages & Literature
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Code: LANE 321
Title: Introduction to Linguistics Credit hours: 3
Instructor: Dr. Abdulrahman Alqurashi Office: Building TBA Room TBA
Office phone: 6952000/ Ext. 65264 Office hours: TBA
Webpage: http://aaalqurashi.kau.edu.sa Email: [email protected]
Course Description:
This is a three hour credit course that introduces students to the science of linguistics. It briefly introduces the following branches of modern linguistics: phonetics, phonology, etymology,
morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, neurolinguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics.
The main aim of the course is to prepare students for future specialized linguistic courses.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Develop an awareness of what language is and how it is studied under the field of linguistics.
2. Identify the key concepts underlying the following linguistic fields: phonetics, phonology, etymology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, neurolinguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics.
3. Differentiate between the different branches of modern linguistic.
Scientific Contents:
Chapter 3: The Sounds of Language
Chapter 4: The Sound Patterns of Language
Chapter 5: Word Formation
Chapter 6: Morphology
Chapter 7: Grammar
Chapter 8: Syntax
Chapter 9: Semantics
Chapter 10: Pragmatics
Chapter 12: Language and the Brain
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Chapter 13: First Language Acquisition
Chapter 14: Second Language Acquisition/Learning
Required Textbook:
Yule, G. (2010). The study of language. (4th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Supplementary Reference:
Atkinson, M., & Britain, D. (2009). Linguistics: an introduction. Cambridge University Press.
Attendance policy:
Students must arrive on time.
Students must use English in all class activities, spoken and written.
If a student arrives after the scheduled beginning time for class, it will be put down in the attendance sheet as Late (3 times Late = 1 absence).
Attendance is part of performance tasks.
Being absent for more than 20% of allocated course time means that the student will receive a DN(denied from final exam) grade which is equivalent to an F.
General policies:
- There will be NO make-up exams.
- Mobile phone must be switched off in class.
- Students are responsible for their belongings.
- Students must adhere to university policies and regulations at all times.
- Course materials and announcements can be found at my webpage at http://aaalqurashi.kau.edu.sa
Course time plan:
Week Topic Notes
1 Introduction
2 The Sounds of Language
3 The Sound Patterns of Language 4 Word Formation
5 Morphology
6 Quiz & Revision Quiz
7 Grammar
8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam
9 Syntax 10 Semantics 11 Pragmatics
12 Language and the Brain 13 First Language Acquisition
14 Second Language Acquisition/Learning 15 Revision
3 Course assessment:
Assessment Week due Proportion of final mark
Quiz 6 10%
Midterm Exam 8 30%
Final exam Examination period 60%
Total 100%
References:
Atkinson, M., & Britain, D. (2009). Linguistics: an introduction. Cambridge University Press.
