Content, Format, Aims and Objectives

CONTENTS AND FORMAT

This course provides an up-to-date introduction to the study of linguistics, the discipline that investigates and describes the language, acquisition, production, and comprehension of language. Now that this is the first time the students have this lesson linguistic terms and basics will be presented throughout the course. In addition, the relation between linguistics and second language teaching will be examined thoroughly, thus students will be expected to acquire a broader view on the matter. The course will also look at the language within the society, and will aim to enhance language awareness. The course consists of 14 weeks, three hours each.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The module has four main aims: (i) to provide students with an overview of theoretical models, experimental methods and current issues in linguistics in relation to foreign language teaching,(ii) to enable students to understand and assess current scientific debates in the field, (iii) to help students understand and appreciate the relationship between linguistic data and language learning and teaching theories and models, and (iv) to provide students with the necessary background for studying linguistics, discourse analysis or related topics at an advanced level.


STUDENT CONTRIBUTION

Students are expected to attend regularly, to participate as required, and to contribute actively to class discussions. Reading is expected in advance of a lecture, and will definitely be required afterwards so as to consolidate the understanding of the material and ideas presented in the lecture.

TEACHING METHOD

The course has a mixed lecture-plus-class format. The lectures will be kept reasonably informal, with opportunities for participation by the students. The classes will primarily involve working through selected exercise material.