Dip 108 - Introduction to Linguistics
(3 credits)
Course Rationale and Outline
Linguistics is the scientific study of language, its origins and development. As a language teacher, this knowledge will prove invaluable.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will have a much better understanding of the roots of the English language.
Through his or her expanded knowledge of word roots, the student will be able to view words in English and other languages explain their origins to his or her students.
The student will also be familiar with linguistic terms including Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Semantics, and Syntax.
Reference Texts
Linguistics: An Introduction to Linguistic Theory (Paperback)
by Victoria A. Fromkin (Editor)
Blackwell Publishers (March 2000)
ISBN: 0631197117
List Price: $55.95 USLinguistics: An Introduction to Language and Communication (Paperback)
by Adrian Akmajian , Richard A. Demers , Ann K. Farmer , Robert M. Harnish
The MIT Press; 5 edition (September 1, 2001)
ISBN: 0262511231
List Price: $42.00
The above texts are shown as possible reference texts. However the student is under no obligation to purchase these. S/He may choose to research entirely on the Internet or local library.
Assignments:
This course has two assignments:
1. Sociolinguistics
Most families have dialects within their family groups - or neighbors. Students are asked to do some research and then summarize theirr findings. They are to try to discover at least three distinct dialects within their own family or nearby English neighbors. They should describe and summarize some of the differences. 2-3 pages will suffice.
2. Curriculum Development Project
In this project, the student will gain experience in designing and reviewing a curriculum, course syllabus, teaching and assessment materials as well as structure of the intended lessons for the course.
The proposal should have the following five sections:
a. Curriculum Statement
b. A course syllabus
c. Sample lesson plans
d. List of possible teaching materials with annotations
e. Assessment Plan: initial, interim and final
Through this project, the student will demonstrate his or her knowledge of good principles of curriculum design, teaching and assessment material evaluation, for the ESL field. We are looking for a complete and cohesive plan that addresses the essentials and the goals of language learning.
Before completing this assignment, please read our assignment guidelines.