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Berkeley Global
In this course, prospective teachers will develop an understanding of the different areas of linguistics and their application to the teaching of the English language. You will look at the origins of language and the English language, and focus on the areas of phonology, syntax, morphology and semantics. At the end of the course, you will have broadened your knowledge and understanding of these branches of linguistics.
Course Outline
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Course Objectives
- Understand the different branches of linguistics and their connection to language teaching
- Know the origins of language and the English language
- Deepen your knowledge of the phonological system of English
- Understand the importance of phonology to language teaching
- Develop your understanding of morphology to language teaching and syntax
- Deepen your understanding of syntax and syntactic knowledge
- Connect linguistics and English-language teaching
What You Learn
- Linguistics
- Human and animal languages
- Sounds
- Phonology
- Phonetics
- Pronunciation teaching
- Morphology
- Parts of speech
- Morphemes
- Patterns of language
- Syntax and grammar
- Constituent structure grammar
- Transformational grammar
- Semantics
- Pragmatics
- Speech accuracy and fluency
How You Learn
- Readings
- Learning journal
- Assignments
- Class discussions
- External class observations
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Fall 2024 enrollment opens on June 17!