Fundamentals Of LinguisticsB Structure And System

AY2014/2015 Semester 1

This course presents an introduction to the sound and morphological systems of languages in the world. Students will learn to systematically examine smaller units of language by studying basic phonetics, phonology and morphology. Upon completing the course, students will be able to examine how language varies across speakers depending on their social and geographical backgrounds. They will also understand how power and attitude influence language use. This course complements HG101 Language, Mind and Meaning: Introduction to Linguistics A, but may be studied independently.