Linguistics
Course Code : LING 18214
Compulsory/ optional : Compulsory
Course Name : Introduction to Linguistics
Lecturer : Dr. Vindya Weerawardhane
Intended Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this course students should be able to
1. define language as a system of linguistic sign.
2. list the design features of language.
3. describe the structure and the functions of language.
4. explain formal classes and grammatical categories of language on the basis of structural analysis.
5. Distinguish between the synchronic and diachronic analysis of language
6. Recognize the scope of certain sub-fields of linguistics: Historical linguistics.
7. Evaluate the contribution of renounced linguists like Ferdinand de Saussure, Edward Sapir, Leonard Bloomfield and Noam Chomsky
Course Content
1. Definitions of language
2. Language structure and functions.
3. Design features of language.
4. Introduction to structural analysis.
5. Introduction to diachronic analysis.
6. Contribution of the following linguists.
Ferdinand de Saussure
Edward Sapir
Leonard Bloomfield
Noam Chomsky
Teaching /Learning Activities:
Lectures, Discussions, Assignments, Workshop All should be presented by using LMS (As PowerPoint presentation), Using web search and self-studies methods.
Assessment Strategy:
Written exam (100 marks) or written exam (80 marks) + assignments (20marks) at end of the academic year.
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