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General linguistics
In this introductory course to general linguistics, the aim of the language sciences and approaches to studying language and grammar have been touched upon. The grammar course elaborates on analysis at two levels, namely, analysis at the morphological level and analysis at the syntactical level. Different concepts and categories have been presented and applied in analysis, which is reflected in the exam of this subject. These include prefixes, suffixes, inflection, compound words, word classes, morphology, syntax, and essay writing on linguistic topics.
Articles and chapters addressing more broadly topics in the language sciences have been discussed. Central topics encompass why English has become a global language, applied linguistics, reflections on how students can benefit from learning English and its variations, the status of English, Standard English, RP, dialect/accent, sociolect, spoken/written languages, etc. Finally, the history of English has been studied, for instance, the Inkhorn Controversy and the threat from other 'Englishes', and the difference between written and oral language.
David Crystal, “Discover Grammar”. China: Longman, 1996
Newberg, Andrew, Waldman, Mark Robert: “The origins of language”: ”Words Can Change Your Brain” (2012). The USA: Penguin, 2013pp.41-45 (Text type: Popular science article)
What is English? Graddol, David et al (ed).: Changing English. New York: Routledge, 2007, pp.5-13
Graddol, David et al (ed).: "Changing English”: “English in a social context: Accent, dialect and RP”: New York: Routledge, 2007, pp.155, 162-167 (Text type: Textbook Article)
Finderup, Anne Mette, Fog, Agnete: “The History of the English Language”, “Worlds of English”, Viborg: Systime, 2010, pp.: 10-25 (Text types: Text book articles, poetry)
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