Introduction to Language and Linguistics

Creator Name

David M. Johnson, Kennesaw State UniversityFollow

Home Department for Course

English

Course Prefix

LING

Course Number

3035

Course Description

This course will analyze the nature of human language. It will include an introduction to speech sounds, morphology, syntax, and semantics. A heavy emphasis will be placed on the social and pedagogical implications of modern linguistic theory, which include an examination of issues such as language acquisition, dialect variation, historical linguistics, and English as a Second Language.

Major Assessments

Mid-term exam 25%

Final exam 25%

Quizzes 25%

Homework 10%

Reading Quizzes 5%

Embedded Lecture Quizzes 5%

Postings 5%

Modalities

Online (Asynchronous)

Evaluation Instrument used for Course Review and Approval

Approved by RCHSS ODE on QM

D2L Course Code/Course Offering

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KSU Status/Last Review Date

1-31-2016