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Archived Version 2015 - 2016
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Description Objectives: To introduce students to the basic principles of linguistic theory and description; to provide a basic introduction to the sounds and grammatical structures of English; to assist students in applying their formal linguistic knowledge to other languages; to provide students with a basis to take further language study in applied areas of linguistics. To introduce students to some key concepts of applied linguistics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Provide a basic morphemic and syntactic analysis of English. 2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the morphological and syntactic structure of other languages. 3. Analyse and describe semantic and pragmatic features of various languages. 4. Read and write simple English sentences using the phonetic alphabet. 5. Explain some key concepts of applied linguistics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Theoretical overviewIntroduction to the moduleMorphologyHow words are formedSyntaxHow sentences are formedSemanticsThe meaning of wordsPragmaticsMeaning and contextPhonetics and phonologySounds and sound systemsKey issues in applied linguisticsCritical Period Hypothesis, First and Second Language Acquisition, Language and Gender, Standard Language and Dialect, Irish English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 16587, Book, Bloomer, A., Griffiths, P. and A.J.Merrison, 2005, Introducing Language in Use, London, Routledge, 16588, Book, Crystal, Davide, 2005, How Language Works, Woodstock and New York, The Overlook Press, 16589, Book, Yule, George, 2010, The Study of Language (4th edition), Cambridge, Cambridge University Pres, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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