Week 1 The nature of language 語言的本質

Course introduction

Lecture on the topic

Readings from Language Files, Chapter 1

Group discussion

Weeks 2?4 Language & sounds 語言與聲音

Lecture on this topic

Readings from Language Files, Chapters 2 & 3

Analysis of similarities and differences across languages

Group discussion

Weeks 5?6 Language & words 語言與詞彙

Lecture on this topic

Readings from Language Files, Chapter 4

Analysis of similarities and differences across languages

Group discussion

Week 7

        Mid-term exam

Weeks 8?10 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 11?13 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 14?15 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

Weeks 16-17

         Oral presentation

Week 18

        Wrap-up & Final exam

Attendance, Participation, & Class Discussion  15%

Assignments & Quizzes  15%

Oral presentation & Written report  20%

Exams (Mid-term & Final)  50%

Dawson, H., & PHelan, M. (Eds.). (2016). Language Files: Materials for an Introduction to Language and Linguistics, 12th       Edition. Columbus: Ohio State University Press.

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