Linguistics 1 is an excellent introduction to Linguistics as a field of study. The course includes Linguistics 1 for Education, a stream tailored to the needs of Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) students. Both streams of the course include eight modules which cover many of the most important areas of the study of the structure of language and ways in which language is used. These eight modules are listed below.
Here are some other helpful resources for Ling 1 students:
Guide to Academic Writing in Linguistics
Linguistics 1 RUconnected course
Lecturer: Mark de Vos
Many students know very little about the structure of language. In this module we explain the systematic rules of English, using a generative model and demonstrate that language is hierarchically structured. Areas covered include:
Lecturer: Kelly Kilian
This module explores language in society, how people use language to mark identity, and how they adjust their use of language according to what they are doing. Areas of special interest include:
Lecturer: William Bennett
In this module we lay the foundations of an understanding of the phonetic structure of English in particular and human language in general. Topics covered include:
Lecturer: Gwyn Ortner
Here we examine ways in which language is used rather than what its components are. We explore how language users interpret what other speakers intend to convey and how they successfully take part in the complex activity called conversation. Topics covered include:
Lecturer: Ron Simango
The goal of this module is to deepen students’ knowledge of some key concepts in formal linguistics (i.e. phonology, morphology and syntax) through the lens of African languages. Topics covered include:
Lecturer: Tracy Probert
This module focuses on issues involved in first-language acquisition. Topics covered include:
Lecturer: Mbali Jiyane
Humans have devised intricate systems for encoding meanings in the words they use. In this module we focus on:
Lecturer: Ian Siebörger
This module equips students to analyse texts in the media in order to uncover the ideologies they encode. Topics include:
For more information about Linguistics 1, please contact Prof. Mark de Vos.
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