ENGL 501 - Linguistics

Institution:

Governors State University

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Description:

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways in which linguistics describe language, focusing especially on English. Explores linguistic structure from sound (phonetics and phonology) to meaning and use (semantics and pragmatics). Examines major issues and subdisciplines in the systematic study of language, including dialects, prescriptivism, and language abuse, style, historical change, usage and definitions of standards, and the differences between speech and writing. Prerequisite: ENGL301 or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.govst.edu

Phone Number:

(708) 534-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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