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科目名稱:語言與世界

Course Name: Language and the World

修別:群

Type of Credit: Partially Required

3.0

學分數

Credit(s)

70

預收人數

Number of Students

課程資料Course Details

課程簡介Course Description

Linguistics is the scientific study of language, specifically of language form, language meaning, and language in context. This course aims at assisting students acquire foreign languages efficiently and establish a broad view on world languages by understanding the fundamental knowledge about language and the similarities and differences across languages. The following topics are included: The nature of language; language and sounds; language and words; language and structure; language and meaning; language and use.

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    課程目標與學習成效Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes

    The fundamental knowledge about language helps students acquire foreign languages efficiently.

    The similarities and differences across languages help students understand different aspects of human language and establish a broad view on world languages.

    The discussion of language issues helps students develop logical, critical, and integrative thinking.

     

    Learning outcomes

    Evaluation

    Analytical skills: Analyze language data

    Data analysis, exams & written report

    Critical thinking skills: Interpret the data analysis

    Data analysis, class discussion & written report

    Acquisition of knowledge: Demonstrate understanding of knowledge in linguistics

    Data analysis, class discussion, exams & written report

    Communication skills: Show appropriate speaking and writing in English

    Class discussion, coursework, exams, & written report

     

    每周課程進度與作業要求 Course Schedule & Requirements

    Week 1

    9/10

    Introduction to the Course: The Nature of Language

    Course introduction

    Lecture on the topic

    Readings from Language Files, Chapter 1

    Group discussion

    Weeks 2-3

    9/17, 9/24

    Language & sounds 語言與聲音

    Lecture on this topic

    Readings from Language Files, Chapters 2

    Analysis of similarities and differences across languages

    Group discussion

    Weeks 4-5

    10/01, 10/08

    Language & sound systems 語言的聲音系統

    Lecture on this topic

    Readings from Language Files, Chapters 3

    Analysis of similarities and differences across languages

    Group discussion

    Weeks 6-7

     

    Language & words 語言與詞彙

    Lecture on this topic

    Readings from Language Files, Chapters 4

    Analysis of similarities and differences across languages

    Group discussion

    Week 8

    Mid-term 期中考

    Weeks 9-11

    11/05, 11/12, 11/19

    Language & structure 語言與結構

    Lecture on this topic

    Readings from Language Files, Chapter 5

    Analysis of similarities and differences across languages

    Group discussion

    Weeks 12-14

    11/26, 12/03, 12/10

    Language & meaning 語言與意義

    Lecture on this topic

    Readings from Language Files, Chapter 6

    Analysis of similarities and differences across languages

    Group discussion

    Weeks 15-17

    12/17, 12/24, 12/31

    Language & use 語言與使用

    Lecture on this topic

    Readings from Language Files, Chapter 7

    Analysis of similarities and differences across languages

    Group discussion

    Week 18

    Final exam 期末考

    授課方式Teaching Approach

    50%

    講述 Lecture

    30%

    討論 Discussion

    20%

    小組活動 Group activity

    0%

    數位學習 E-learning

    0%

    其它: Others:

    評量工具與策略、評分標準成效Evaluation Criteria

    Course requirements

    1. Attend class ON TIME. Three points are taken off your total score for one absence of the class; you do not pass the course if you are absent over three times. Furthermore, class participation through discussion and group work is essential.
    2. Assignments and quizzes are given from time to time, so you are strongly urged to preview and review the reading assignments.
    3. Mid-term exam & Final exam.

     

    Grading standard

    Mid-term & Final  50%

    Assignments & Quizzes 25%

    Attendance, Participation, & Class Discussion 25%

    指定/參考書目Textbook & References

    Language Files: Materials for an Introduction to Language and Linguistics, 12th Edition. Columbus: Ohio State University Press.

     

    Rickerson, E.M., and Hilton, B. (Eds.) 2012. The 5-Minute Linguist: Bite-sized Essays on Language and Languages, Second Edition. Sheffield: Equinox.

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    課程相關連結Course Related Links

    The International Phonetic Association
    http://www.langsci.ucl.ac.uk/ipa/ipachart.html
    

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