Type of Credit: Required
Credit(s)
Number of Students
This course aims at assisting students establish a broad view on how language works by understanding the fundamental knowledge about language and the similarities and differences across languages. A scientific method for the study of language, specifically of language form, language meaning, and language in context will be introduced. The following topics are to be covered for the first semester: The nature of language, animal communications, the words of language, language and structure, language and meaning, and the sounds of language.
能力項目說明
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.
The fundamental knowledge about language helps students acquire foreign languages efficiently.
Learning outcomes 學習成效
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Learning outcomes |
Evaluation |
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Analytical skills: Analyze language data |
Data analysis, exams & written report |
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Critical thinking skills: Interpret the data analysis |
Data analysis, class discussion & written report |
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Acquisition of knowledge: Demonstrate understanding of knowledge in linguistics |
Data analysis, class discussion, exams & written report |
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Communication skills: Show appropriate speaking and writing in English |
Class discussion, coursework, exams, & written report |
Grading standards
Exams (Mid-term & Final) 60%
Assignments & Quizzes 20%
Attendance, Participation, & Class Discussion 20%
Fromkin, V., Rodman, R., and Hyams, N. 2022. An Introduction to Language, 11e. Singapore: Cengage.
Other References:
Language Files: Materials for an Introduction to Language and Linguistics, 13th Edition. Columbus: Ohio State University Press.
Myrick, C., and Wolfram, W. (Eds.) 2019. The 5-Minute Linguist: Bite-sized Essays on Language and Languages, Third Edition. Sheffield: Equinox.