LING1501 How Language Works

Dr Jeffrey Gil

2016

4.5

1 x 2-hour tutorial weekly
1 x 1-hour on-line tutorial weekly

Students may not credit both LING1501 and LING2501 towards their degree.

Exercises, Class tests

This topic aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of the workings of language and the processes of sentence construction. It will attempt to clarify fundamental concepts such as the parts of speech (eg., nouns, verbs) and the correctness of sentences.

While seeking primarily to enhance the analytical skills required for the study of foreign languages, the topic will use examples from English throughout, and thus be of interest to any students wishing to acquire a clearer understanding of elementary grammatical concepts. No knowledge of any foreign language is required or assumed.

The aims of this topic are to:

provide students with a basic knowledge of the workings of the English language and the processes of sentence construction
clarify fundamental concepts such as the parts of speech (e.g., nouns, verbs) and the correctness of sentences

Students will be able to:

demonstrate a clear understanding of elementary grammatical concepts
develop analytical skills for the study of foreign languages

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.

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