Introduction to Linguistics
Université Mohammed V - RabatDescription
The course introduces the field of linguistics in general and provides the learner with basic knowledge in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.
Objectives
- To introduce the learner to the basic components of linguistics.
- To equip the learner with the necessary conceptual tools for linguistic data analysis.
- To help the learners provide formal representations for rules, sentences, sounds and processes.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the learners will be able to:
- develop awareness of the importance of linguistics as a human science
- understand the goal behind doing linguistic analysis
- distinguish between the different fields of linguistics
- carry out basic phonetic description and phonological/morphological/syntactic analysis
- identify semantic features and semantic relations
- distinguish between semantics and pragmatics and identify pragmatic markers
Course syllabus
- Weeks 1, 2 & 3: Phonetics
- Weeks 4 & 5: Phonology
- Weeks 6 & 7: Morphology
- Weeks 8 & 9: Syntax
- Weeks 10 & 11: Semantics
- Weeks 12 & 13: Pragmatics
- Week 14: Final evaluation
Evaluation
- Tests: 40%
- Final exam: 60%
Prérequis
The course has no specific prerequisites.
Target audience
Fourth semester students in the departments of English around Morocco as well as any person interested in having basic general knowledge in linguistics.
Équipe pédagogique
Fatima El HAMDI
Assistant Professor, English Department, Mohammed V University in Rabat. Fulbright visiting scholar, University of Arizona.
Malika Eddakhch
Senior Professor, Foreign Languages and Cultures Department, ENS – Mohammed V University in Rabat.
Abdesselam FERRATI
Professor of TEFL Methodology and Classroom Management Skills, ENS – Mohammed V University in Rabat.
Adjunct Professor, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University.