| Course Name |
(中) 語言初步(一)(1004) |
| (Eng.) Beginning Linguistics (I) |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
TRAN NGOC PHAN |
| Department |
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures/Undergraduate |
Language |
中/英文 |
Semester |
2026-FALL |
| Course Description |
This course provides a broad overview of the scientific study of language. Through the examination of the key areas of linguistics, students will learn how linguists analyze the sound system of languages, the rules of word formation, sentence structure, meaning relations, and aspects of language in use. This course provides essential preparation for further study in linguistics, and no prior background in linguistics is assumed. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1. Develop a grasp of language as a dynamic system including unique properties; be familiar with many subfields of linguistics.
2. Gain insight into the phonetic-phonological, morphological, and syntactic components of language; investigate semantics and pragmatics to understand how words convey meaning
and how context influences interpretation. |
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| Exercises |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Language and Linguistics
• Understanding language
• Properties of language
• Branches of linguistics
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| Week 2 |
Phonetics
• Vocal tract
• Place and manner of articulations
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| Week 3 |
Phonetics
• Place and manner of articulations
• Consonants, vowels, and syllables |
| Week 4 |
Phonology
• Phonemes and allophones
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| Week 5 |
Phonology
• Suprasegmental features
• Phonological rules |
| Week 6 |
Morphology
• Morphemes, roots, affixes
• Morphological processes
• Word formation
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| Week 7 |
Morphology
• Morphological processes
• Word formation |
| Week 8 |
Review and Discussion |
| Week 9 |
Midterm Examination |
| Week 10 |
Syntax
• Parts of speech, phrase structure
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| Week 11 |
Syntax
• Constituency and tree diagrams |
| Week 12 |
Syntax
• Grammatical relations |
| Week 13 |
Semantics
• Word meanings and relations
• Semantic roles |
| Week 14 |
Semantics
• Semantic roles
• Reference and truth |
| Week 15 |
Pragmatics
• Presupposition and implicature |
| Week 16 |
Pragmatics
• Speech acts
Review and Discussion
Final Exam |
self-directed
learning |
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| Evaluation |
Assessment includes pop quizzes and problem sets, a midterm exam, and a final exam.
The percentage of each category will be as follows.
• Midterm Exam 30%
• Final Exam 30%
• Pop Quizzes and Problem Sets 25%
• Attendance 15% |
| Textbook & other References |
| Linguistics for Non-Linguists: A Primer with Exercises (5th Ed.), F. Parker & K. Riley, Pearson (2010). |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
| By appointment. Email me at tranphan@dragon.nchu.edu.tw |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| include experience courses：N |
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