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  • Introduction to Linguistics and English Language

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  • Introduction: language, languages, and linguistics

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      1. Consider the following sentences. Put a star (*) after those that do not seem to conform to the rules of your grammar, that are ungrammatical for you. State, if you can, why you think the sentence is ungrammatical.

      a. Robin forced the sheriff go.
      b. Napoleon forced Josephine to go.
      c. The devil made Faust go.
      d. He passed by a large pile of money.
      e. He drove by my house.
      f. He drove my house by.
      g. Did in a corner little Jack Horner sit?
      h. Elizabeth is resembled by Charles.
      i. Nancy is eager to please.
      j. It is easy to frighten Emily.
      k. It is eager to love a kitten.
      l. That birds can fly flabbergasts.
      m. The fact that you are late to class is surprising. 

      n. Has the nurse slept the baby yet?

      o. I was surprised for you to get married.
      p. I wonder who and Mary went swimming.
      q. Myself bit John.
      r. What did Alice eat the toadstool with?
      s. What did Alice eat the toadstool and?


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      Module 1.2 - Animal Language File
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      Module 1.3 Sapir-Whorf Hyphothesis File
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      Written Task 1 Assignment
      Opened: Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 12:00 AM
      Due: Saturday, 24 December 2022, 11:59 PM
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      1st Written Task 

      “In what ways does the Sapir-Whorfian Hypothesis relate to language and culture as well as a person's perception or   worldview?”

       (300+ words; deadline 24 Dec. before 11.59 PM)


  • Phonetics: physical dimensions of speech sounds

  • Phonology: organization of speech sounds

  • Morphology: what’s in a word?

  • Syntax: words in combination

  • Semantics: how language makes sense

  • Pragmatics: inference for language

  • Language Acquisition in Children

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      1. What are some factors that influence language acquisition, such as age, exposure to language, and individual differences in cognitive and linguistic abilities?

      2. How can parents and caregivers support language acquisition in children, and what are some effective language-learning activities for young children?

      3. What is the role of culture and context in language acquisition, and how do cultural and linguistic differences affect communication and understanding?

      4. How do technology and media affect language acquisition and language learning, and what are some potential benefits and drawbacks of using technology in language learning?

      5. How can language acquisition research be applied to improve language learning and teaching, both in formal education settings and in informal learning environments?

  • The History of English

  • English Goes Global

  • Final Project

  • Course Wrap-up