Desc<x>ription:
<br>Linguistics concerns the scientific study of natural languages. This course 
<br>aims to familiarize students with basic concepts in linguistics, including 
<br>structures and functions of human languages. In additional to traditional 
<br>subfields such as morphology, syntax, phonology, and semantics, 
<br>interdisciplinary issues like the interaction of language and culture and 
<br>application of linguistics as in language teaching will be emphasized.
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<br>Textbook:
<br>Fromkin, Victoria, Robert Rodman, and Nina Hyams. 2014. An Introduction to 
<br>Language (10th ed.) Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
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<br>Reference:
<br>Wang, H. Samuel. 2015. Wonders of the English Language. Taipei: Crane 
<br>Publishing.
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<br>Teaching Method:
<br>Basically, the chapters in the textbook are followed, with supplementary 
<br>materials provided if necessary. Exercises will be assigned regularly at the 
<br>end of each chapter. Written exams will be held twice within the semester.
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<br>Syllabus:
<br>Week 1: Introduction
<br>Week 2: Morphology (I)
<br>Week 3: Morphology (II)
<br>Week 4: Syntax (I)
<br>Week 5: Syntax (II)
<br>Week 6: Semantics
<br>Week 7: Pragmatics
<br>Week 8: Midterm Exam
<br>Week 9: Phonetics (I)
<br>Week 10: Phonetics (II)
<br>Week 11: Phonology (I)
<br>Week 12: Phonology (II)
<br>Week 13: Language and Writing
<br>Week 14: Language in Society
<br>Week 15: Language Change
<br>Week 16: Final Exam
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<br>Evaluation:
<br>Homework assignments (20%)
<br>Midterm exam (30%)
<br>Final exam (30%)
<br>Attendance (20%)
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