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Archived Curricula Guide 2009–2011
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Y02 Introduction to General Linguistics 3 ECTS
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Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Modern Languages and Translation Studies
Curricula 2007 – 2009

Learning outcomes

To introduce students to the common characteristics of human language, and to the principles of structural analysis.

Contents

Lectures are divided into two parts. At the beginning, students study human language’s common characteristics and various meanings to individuals, communities and cultures. There will also be a short introduction to the different sectors and research angles of linguistics. During the second part of the course, students will be introduced to the basics of structural description of language. The most important basic concepts of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics will be included.

Modes of study

Acceptable performances are based on class participation and an exam, or on a book exam taken on a general faculty examination day.

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Numeric 1-5.
Evaluation by exam or book exam.

Recommended year of study

1. year autumn

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Study materials

Chapter 2 not included. Karlsson, Fred, Yleinen kielitede.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Modern Languages and Translation Studies
Department of Speech Communication and Voice Research
2009–2010
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
School of Modern Languages and Translation Studies