Eng 320 Linguistics1

Eng 320

                                   
Department of English Language and Literature
2^nd semester 2011
 
 

Eng 320 Linguistics 1	Course Title
Dr. Othman Almeniei                                  [e-mail]	Instructor
Office hours: Sundays 10-11 Mondays 11-12 or by appointment	Office AB58
Course Description: This course aims at introducing students to the four major components of phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Students should do enough exercises to ensure good coverage of the material at hand.
General Goal: Develop a solid understanding of ‘linguistics’ and the basic concepts in the areas of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate their ability to:   Define what ‘linguistics’ is and incorporate its component parts into the student’s evolving understanding of language Describe English sounds using phonological terminology Transcribe simple words using IPA. Explain basic phonological processes such as assimilation, elision, gemmination State simple phonological processes using phonological rules Understand the basics of English word formation Perform morphological analysis of words Differentiate between some similar concepts: morpheme/allomorph, derivational/inflectional morphemes Explain basic principles of the various syntactic theories. Perform  basic syntactic analysis of sentences using tree diagram and transformational rules
Yule, G. (2010). The study of language (4thed.). Cambridge:           Cambridge University Press.	Textbook:
Online links related to linguistics will be suggested throughout the course.	Additional material:
Midterm 10 % Quizzes, assignments 10 % Presentations/ projects 10 % Participation & attendance 10 % Final 60 %	Assessment

 

                                                         
 


 
 

Tentative Topics to be Covered
Topics	No. of Weeks	Contact hours
Chapter 13: First language acquisition	1	3
Chapter 3: The sounds of language: Phonetics	2	6
Chapter 4: The sound patterns of language: Phonology	2	6
Midterm
Chapter 5: Word formation	2	6
Chapter 6: Morphology	2	6
Chapter 7: Grammar	2	3
Chapter 8: Syntax	2	3
Review & Final exam	1	3

 

 
Classroom norms & expectations
 

• All students are expected to attend classes regularly and turn in assignments on time
•  There is no need to take permission to enter/leave the class
• Attendance is taken at the beginning of the class. All are welcome to enter class after attendance is taken but are considered absent!
• Students who do not miss a single class for the entire semester are given 5 marks additional credit and will earn a full mark allotted for participation