INTRO TO LINGUISTICS/ A LA LINGUISTIQUE in Spring 2027 (LI2060)

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A bilingual survey of linguistics conducted in French and English. Combines theory and practice to introduce students to the basic concepts in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Focuses on the study of the human language as a system, the forms and functions of words and sentence elements, the creativity inherent in language systems, and language varieties. Prepares students to further investigate areas such as Historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language pathologies and first/second language acquisition.

Course Master: 
INTRO TO LINGUISTICS/ A LA LINGUISTIQUE (LI2060)
Term: 
Spring 2027
Discipline: 
LI (Linguistics)
Credits: 
4 credits
Type: 
CCI
Level: 
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Cross Listed: 
INTRO TO LINGUISTICS/ A LA LINGUISTIQUE in Spring 2027 (FR2060)
Pre-requisites: 
FR1300CCI OR FR1300CCI OR FR2100 OR FR2100CCI OR FR2200 OR FR2200CCI
Co-requisites: 
None

Professor(s)

Raphael Bloch-Laine
Rebekah Rast

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will analyze and compare language systems using the fundamental tools and concepts of linguistics.
  2. Students will communicate about language issues in both French and English in an informed manner.
  3. Local and Global Perspectives: You will enhance your intercultural understanding of languages, cultures and the histories of local societies, and the global issues to which these relate. (CCI LO1)
  4. Exploring and Engaging Difference: You will think critically about cultural and social difference. You will identify and understand power structures that determine hierarchies and inequalities relating to race, ethnicity, gender, nationhood, religion or class. (CCI LO3)

Syllabus

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Schedule

Start Date: 
Monday, January 18, 2027
End Date: 
Friday, May 14, 2027
DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
15:20
16:40
SD-1
Friday
15:20
16:40
SD-1