The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Ministry of Higher Education And Scientific Research

University of Djillali Liabes - Sidi Bel Abbes

Faculty of letters, languages and Arts

English Department

Instructor: MS. Madani Amina

E-mail Address: malek1403@outlook.fr

amina.madani@univ-sba.dz

Class Meeting Time:

Tuesday 9:00:00-12:00 Wednesday 9:00-10:00, 11:00-12:00

(or by appointment)

Module : Introduction to Linguistics

Course aims & objectives:

This course is an introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of language, one of the most
important features that defines our species. Just as physics (the scientific study of matter and its
motion through space and time) and biology (the scientific study of life and living organisms) are
vast areas of research with many sub-disciplines, so too is linguistics. The aim of this course is to
familiarize you with what linguistics is, what it’s used for, and why it’s important to us. The
objectives of this course are to

1. Learn about the sub-disciplines of linguistics (language sounds, how sounds interact, how
words and sentences are built, meaning and how we use meaning in conversation)
2. Learn about how and why we learn language and where language is in the brain
 3. Learn about language birth, death, and diversity
4. Learn about how technology (like artificial intelligence social media) shapes language –
and vice versa
5. Learn about language endangerment, revitalization, and the ‘ethnosphere’ – including the
languages around us.

On completion of this course, to be given the grade Pass, the student should at least be
able to: reproduce the main ideas of how the concept of language is defined in linguistics
and reason about its applicability on spoken language, written language and sign
language, as well as on animal communication.

Homework and Assignments

It is expected that students do their own homework independently. They are encouraged to ask

questions to each other or to their teacher about the assignment, but not to copy from each other.

Most homework assignments will be problem-solving activities, which will help you apply the

concepts studied in class and learn some of the methods used in linguistics to investigate

linguistic phenomena. We will practice in class and then you will complete the homework on

your own. If you find the problems difficult, do not hesitate to ask for help!

Exams

If the student misses an Exam due to an excused absence, s/he must arrange with me for a make-

up no more than five days after the exam is over. Exceptions will be made in the event of a

serious illness or a special occasion. No make-ups will be given for unexcused absences on test

or quiz days. Missing class (excused or unexcused) on the day before a test will not exempt the

student from preparing for and taking the test with the rest of the class. Exceptions may be

granted in advance of class in special cases.

Grading

Class Participation
Class participation will be assessed on the basis of your attendance record and your level of

participation in class discussions

TD exam (the assignment)

What are the different levels of linguistic analysis? Determine the relationship between

linguistics and other disciplines?Write a note on language as system of systems?

: Students will be expected tocomplete written homework assignments.

. Criteria such as the following will be used to evaluate TD EXam:

completeness of assignment

punctual submission

effort (thoroughness of development of thoughts)

evidence of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

creativity

use of academic English (students follow all organizational, grammatical and mechanical

conventions of formal, academic English).

Final Exam
Late Assignment Policy

Asignment must be handed in class (the day of the exam). If an assignment is turned in late, no

credits will be given unless the student gives a legitimate reason for his/her failure to submit it on

time. (usually a doctor’s note )