CSD 615 - Structure of Language

Institution:

Southeastern Louisiana University

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Description:

Credit 3 hours. This introductory survey will cover the core areas of linguistic structure: phonetics (the mode of articulation and description of speech sounds), phonology (the sound system of language), morphology (word construction), syntax (the deep and surface structure of sentences), semantics (the meaning systems of language), and pragmatics (information structure and the use of language in communicative context). In addition, the course will examine language variation, including both social and regional dialects, and language change. Rudimentary training in the analysis of language data will be included. The course will focus on the variety of human language structures as well as on universal properties of language.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.selu.edu

Phone Number:

(985) 549-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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