Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis This subject provides an introduction to the basic concepts of language and procedures in linguistic analysis. The subject covers the representation of sound in language (phonetics); the organisation of sounds in languages (phonology); the structure of words (morphology); the organisation of words in sentences (syntax); meaning (semantics); language change (historical linguistics); the function of language in use (pragmatics) and the social context for language use (sociolinguistics). The main objectives of this subject are to familiarise students with the fundamental tools of analysis which are essential for the linguistic applications discussed in other subjects of the MA in applied linguistics.The three-hour session involves discussion of the basic principles, procedures and language, problem-solving practice. The assessment components largely involve problem solving and the application of the concepts outlined in the subject.
Assessment Take-home assignments (1500 words each): 40% + End-of-semester test (2 hours open book): 60%