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    Syllabus>

    Prof. <Aldrin P. Lee>


    <LINGUISTICS 110

    1st Semester <2008-2009>

    <Linguistics 110 is a regular course offering of


    the Department of Linguistics, UP Diliman. It
    is an introductory course and basically deals
    with the basic concepts in the scientific study
    of language. This syllabus provides the
    course objectives, the course outline, as well
    as the forms of assessment and course
    references. For more information, please visit
    the course’s official blog site:
    <http://linggwistiks.wordpress.com>>

    <FC 2110 Rizal Hall UP


    Diliman 1101 Quezon City>
    <+632-9818500 loc. 2128>
    <+632-9269887>
    Prof. Aldrin P. Lee Rm: FC 2114
    Department of Linguistics Surgery:
    FC 2110 Rizal Hall, UP Diliman M-Tues: 1300-1700 Hrs.
    aldrinplee_120@yahoo.com W,Th,F: 16:00-1700 Hrs.
    http://linggwistiks.wordpress.com

    Linguistics 110 Introduction to Linguistics


    About the course: Introduction to principles and methods used in the scientific
    study of language.

    Course Objectives: At the end of the semester, the student is expected to learn
    the basic concepts used in the study of language.
    While learning said concepts, students are also exposed to various linguistic
    phenomena, and are taught on how to analyze these occurrences in scientific
    terms. Finally, the students are also presented ways on how linguistics, as a
    social science, is related to various fields and disciplines of human knowledge.

    Course Outline:

    I. Introduction to the Study of Language


    a. Defining Language
    b. The Role of Linguistics
    c. Linguistic Competence, Performance and Grammar
    d. Linguistic Generalizations
    e. The Subfields of Linguistics

    II. Phonetics
    a. Sound Production
    b. Sound Classes
    c. Consonantal Articulation
    d. Vowel Articulation
    e. Suprasegmentals
    f. Phonetic Transcription
    Activity1: IPA Reading: Philippine Language
    Film: Archives of Babel

    III. Phonology
    a. Segmental Contrast
    b. Phoneme and Allophone
    c. Phonetic vs. Phonemic Transcription
    d. Syllable
    e. Distinctive Features
    f. Phonological Processes
    Activity 2: Examine the phonology of a Foreign/Philippine language other than
    Tagalog. Identify phonemes, phonological conventions and patterns not
    present in Tagalog. Share findings in class.

    IV. Morphology
    a. Word Classes
    b. Word Structure (Morpheme, Allomorph etc.)
    c. Morphological Processes
    d. Morphology Across Languages (Typology)
    Activity 3: Examine instances of reduplication in Philippine languages. Identify
    the functions of the forms of reduplication examined. Cite 10 instances, write
    down and submit.
    Film: The Lorax

    -------FIRST LONG EXAMINATION----------------

    V. Syntax
    a. The Need for a Grammatical Framework
    b. The Language Faculty (The Minimalist Model)
    c. The Universal Grammar and Parametric Variation
    Activity 4: Research on any peculiar syntactic construction in any language. Post
    your observation in our online board.
    Film: The Human Baby: To Talk

    VI. Semantics
    a. The Nature of Meaning
    b. The Human Conceptual System
    c. Other factors that affect meaning
    Acitivity 5: Look at any conceptual system indigenous to Philippine languages
    and discuss the complexity of the concept from the perspective of the native
    speaker. Share your findings in class.

    VII. Historical Linguistics


    a. The Motivations for Language Change
    b. Sound Change
    c. Lexical Change
    d. Syntactic and Semantic Changes
    e. Comparative Method vs. Internal Reconstruction
    f. Lexicostatistics and Glottochronology
    Activity 6: Pick out four Philippine languages belonging to the same subgroup
    and determine the approximate date of divergence of these languages using
    lexicostatistics and glottochronology. Write down your findings and submit.
    Film: (In Search of the First Language)

    -------SECOND LONG EXAMINATION-----------------

    Criteria for the Final Grade:


    Long Examinations…….…………………………….……….……40%
    Other Written Evaluations and activity points………30%
    Oral Participation…………………………………………………..20%
    Attendance………………….……………………………………….…10%

    Reminders:
    1. Deadline for dropping----September 8, 2008
    2. Maximum no. of absences----6
    3. 3 instances of tardiness--------1 absence
    4. Late= arrival beyond the first 15 mins of the scheduled start of class
    session.
    5. All announcements and materials for download will be posted @
    http://linggwistiks.wordpress.com.

    Major References*:
    O’Grady, William et. al. 2001. Contemporary Linguistics: An Introduction,
    4th ed. New York: St. Martin’s.

    Radford, Andrew et.al. 1999. Linguistics: An Introduction. Cambridge:


    Cambridge University Press.

    Paz, Consuelo et.al. 2003. Ang Pag-aaral ng Wika. Quezon City:


    University of the Philippines Press.

    Additional References:
    Crowley, Terry. 1997. Introduction to Historical Linguistics, 3rd ed.
    Oxford: Oxford University Press.

    Duranti, Alessandro. 1997. Linguistic Anthropology. Cambridge:


    Cambridge University Press.

    Salzmann, Zdenek. 2004. Language, Culture, and Society, 3rd ed. Oxford:
    Westview Press.

    *supplementary readings and online resources will also be utilized

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