LING 102 - Introduction to the Study of Language KCC AA/DH and KCC AS/AH

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): ENG 100, ENG 160 or ESL 100. Comment: Letter grade and audit only. LING 102 may not be taken credit/no credit. LING 102 is an investigation of the nature and function of language: its composition (the sound system, grammatical structure and lexicon); representation (oral and written), acquisition and change (relationships between languages of the world and the changes in language over time). General linguistic principles applicable to all languages will be covered. Terms will be introduced making it possible for students to discuss language and to understand what linguists say and write about it. Upon successful completion of LING 102, the student should be able to: Demonstrate a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the nature of language and a livelier interest in all its manifestations. Perform basic phonological, morphological and syntactical analyses of language data. Distinguish geographic, historical and social variation in language. Reconstruct the ancestral form of words on the bases of selected data from contemporary daughter languages. Identify stages of language acquisition and distinguish between first and second language acquisition. Explain the relationship between language behavior and its physical foundations. Demonstrate an awareness of gender-related issues in language use. Transcribe the sounds of English using phonetic symbols Use the terminology and concepts of the discipline. Collaborate through working with peers on a variety of assignments. Present clearly and concisely the result of the student's own research. Use technology to gather information, analyze data and/or communicate with other members of the class.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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