EN5B2 Language and Linguistics

1. AIM OF THE COURSE

The course studies what is language and what knowledge a language consist of. This is provided by basic examination of internal organization of sentences, words, and sound systems. The course assumes no prior training in linguistics. Students of Linguistics begin their studies by learning how to analyze languages, their sounds

(phonetics and phonology), their ways of forming words (morphology), their sentence structures (syntax), and their systems of expressing meaning (semantics).

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

• To lead to a greater understanding of the human mind, of human communicative action and relations through an objective study of language

• To familiarize students with key concepts of Linguistics and develop awareness of latest trends in Language Study

• To help students towards a better pronunciation and to improve the general standard of pronunciation in every day conversation and in reading.

• To help the students develop a sense of English grammar, idioms, syntax and usage.

• To improve writing and speech skills.