Introduction to Synchronic Linguistics Pt. 1 - Single View

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This is the first part of a two-semester module which lays the groundwork for all further coursework in linguistics. It aims to introduce students to the nature of language and the major domains of linguistic inquiry as well as to provide an understanding of basic concepts, principles and tools in the following areas: Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology and Lexical Semantics. There will be weekly exercises and a mid-term test. Students are encouraged to acquire a copy of the textbook (see below) before the beginning of the semester. In case tutorials are offered for this course, see the bulletin board at the beginning of the semester for times and places. It is strongly recommended that students attend one of these tutorials regularly. Notice: For the new teacher training BA program (Studienordnung WS 13/14), this course together with Introduction to Synchronic Linguistics, Part II will form the Basic Module in Linguistics (BM-Lin). The module ends with a final written exam of 180 minutes comprising the contents of Parts I and II. For students of all other study programs, this course will be the first part of the Grundmodul Linguistik (GLin). Students in these study programs will have to write a final written exam of 90 minutes each at the end of Part I, Part II, and Part III. Prerequisites: Open for all students beginning a course of study in English. Please register for this course in moodle for access to the course materials.