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COURSE SYLLABUS IN INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS

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 I. COURSE INFORMATION COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Course Code: EDL 201 On the completion of the course, student is expected to be able to do the following:
Course Title: Introduction to Linguistics
1. analyze linguistic features and provide implications of the same to the practice of
Pre-requisite: None profession.
Credit: 3 UNITS
Level: 1 2. Conduct linguistic analysis on any text guided by theories and concepts
discussed in class
Semester/Year: 1ST, 2019-2020
Version number: 2

Faculty Information:
Course Description:

This course introduces the students on the nature and characteristics of

language and different fields of Linguistics. It traces the development of Linguistics and Name: DANTE O. CALAMBA, PhD
Email: dante.calamba@usep.edu.ph
emphasize the different aspects, branches and levels of analysis (phonology,
Contact Number: +639338625831
morphology, syntax, semantics) making such functional in other discipline such as Office: College of Education Faculty Center
Consultation Hours: 08:00AM to 05:00PM (Fridays)
psychology, sociology, mathematics and related ones.

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 LEARNING PLAN:

In order to achieve the outcomes of this course, learners will go through this learning plan:

Learning Objectives Content Time Frame (week) Learning Outcomes

List down/ State the VMGO, IGA, IGO, PEO, GO and other College Recitation
of Education goals and objectives.

Differentiate and explain each and the relationship of the I. Course Orientation
1
abovementioned functions. II. USeP VMGO, CEd Goals and Objectives

Discuss school-related policies affecting grading, discipline,

retention, promotion, requirements and others
Describe the nature and origin of language and the branches of III. Nature of Language Reflection Paper
linguistics, A. Definition
2
B. Origin
Discuss four imitation hypotheses on the origin of language. C. Branches of Linguistics
IV. Theories of Language Recitation
A. Language as a system of signs
Relate different language theories to their experiences in learning
B. Language as a system of structural patterns
the language.
C. Language as a system of internalized rules
3-4
D. Language as a system of functions
Present implications of learning language theories to the practice
E. Language as implicatures
of their future profession.
F. Language as speech acts
G. Language as discourse
Identify parts of the vocal apparatus in producing sounds. V. Phonetics and Phonology Reflection Paper/ Recitation
Determine the wherefores and whys of sounds and spelling A. Sounds and Spellings Discrepancies
discrepancies. B. Description of Sounds
Prepare enhancement activities to improve oral communication C. Phonemes and Allophones Distribution 5-7
skills of learners. D. Phonological Rules
E. Syllables and Syllable Structures
F. Critical Sounds of English
VI. Morphology Reflection Paper/ Recitation
Identify lexical categories of words.
A. Lexical Categories
B. Morphemes
Analyze the how morphemes are organized within words. 8-9
C. Word Formation Processes
D. Morphological Systems of Language
Explain processes in deriving new words.
E. Interaction of Morphology and Phonology

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 Learning Objectives Content Time Frame (week) Learning Outcomes
VII. Semantics Reflection Papers
A. Types of Meanings
Understand meanings of utterances. 10
B. Lexical Semantics
Semantic Roles and Grammatical Relations
MIDTERM EXAMINATION MIDTERM EXAMINATION 11 Midterm Exam
VIII. Syntax Reflection Paper/ Recitation
A. Words and Syntax
B. Constituency, Trees and Rules
Describe structural relations of words in sentences. C. Structural Relations
11-14
D. Binding Theory
E. X-Bar Theory
F. Head to Head Movement
G. Wh- movement
Familiarize considerations in understanding communication Reflection Paper
IX. Pragmatics
situations.
X. Sociolinguistics
A. The Cooperative Principle
Explain cooperative principles in conversation. 15-16
B. Politeness and Speech events
C. Organization of Conversation
Differentiate language from a dialect.
D. Language vs. Dialect
XI. Psycholinguistics, Neuro-linguistics, and Language Pedagogy Linguistic Analysis
Explore researches on first and second language acquisition. A. Acquiring first language 17-18
B. Acquiring second language

REFERENCES/ARTICLES TO READ: (Must be written in APA Format)

1. Finegan, E. (2008). Language: Its structure and use (5th ed.). Massachusetts: Thomson
2. Nunan, D. ( 2007) this thing called language. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
3. Carnie, A. (2006). Syntax: A generative introduction (2nd ed.). Massachusetts: Blackwell
4. Clark, U. (2007) Studying language: English in action. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
5. Crystal. (1994). Linguistics, London: Penguin Group.
6. Flores, C. and Lopez, E. B. (1998) effective speech communication. 3rd ed. Mandaluyong: national Bookstore.
7. Murcia, M.G. (2006) Teaching English as a second language. 3rd ed. Singapore: Heinle & Heinle.
8. Muschla, G. R. (2007) Teach terrific grammar. New York: Mac Hills.
9. Tupas, T.R (2002) Second language teaching. Philippines: UP Open Universities
10. Yule, G. (2006). The study of language (3rd ed). New York: Cambridge
11. Vidya-Mitra (2017, June 5) . Theories on Language and Linguistics: Saussure, Derrida, Signs, Structures, Lapses and Faults.
[Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbQjhWTXp-w&t=185s

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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 1. Individual Report
2. Linguistic Analysis
3. Reflections/ Recitations
4. Midterm Examination

GRADING SYSTEM:
The final grade in this course will be composed of the following items and their weights in the final grade computation:

Assessment Item Grade Source (Score or Rubric Grade) Percentage of Final Grade

Recitation/ Reflections Score 20%

Midterm Exams Score 20%
Individual Report Rubric 25%
Linguistic Analysis Rubric 35%

CLASSROOM POLICIES:

1. All provisions of the university Students’ Handbook shall apply.

2. Mutual respect and scholarly inquiry are two crucial pillars of your engagement in the course.
3. You need to participate in class recitation every meeting.
4. You will automatically be issued an incomplete grade the moment any of the course requirements is not fulfilled.
5. You will be responsible for informing the instructor of other specific needs from your end.
6. Consultation hours should be arranged with the instructor three days before the intended meeting.
7. Make up for specific requirements may be negotiated depending on the merits of reason for inability to comply.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved:

DANTE O. CALAMBA VELMA S. LABAD _______________________

Faculty Program Head/Chair Dean

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