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.

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.

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