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Introduction to
Linguistics
INTRODUCTION
PREPARED BY MR. JONATHAN M. AYSON
Course Description 2

This course aims to provide an overview of linguistics

as a discipline as well as its development, structure,
and importance to teaching the English language.
Competencies 3

1. Demonstrate familiarity with the theories of

language and language learning and their
influence on language teaching
2. Revisit
the knowledge of linguistic theories and
concepts and apply it to the teaching of
communication skills – listening, speaking, reading,
writing, and grammar
3. Show understanding of how language rules are
used in real conversations
Course Outline 4

PRELIMS
 Course Introduction
 The Study of Language
1. Linguistics and English Language Teaching
2. Views About Language
3. Theories and Hypotheses on the Acquisition of Language
4. Influences of Theories on Language Teaching
5. Scope of Linguistic Studies
Course Outline 5

MIDTERMS
 Phonology
 Phonetics
 Morphology
 Syntax
Course Outline 6

FINALS
 Semantics
 Pragmatics
 Discourse
Course Outcomes 7

COGNITIVE
1. Provide students with key linguistic terms, concepts,
and theories
2. Introduce students to the main sociolinguistic,
psycholinguistic, and neuro-linguistic elements and
functions of language as a system
Course Outcomes 8

AFFECTIVE
1. Equip students with an understanding of the origins,
nature, and development of human language
2. Introduce to the students the main role and
function of linguistics in language teaching
Course Outcomes 9

PSYCHOMOTOR
1. Provide students with a firm foundation in linguistic
theories and clarify to them the relationship of
these theories to language acquisition and
teaching methodology
Grading System 10

Prelim Grade % Midterm Grade % Final Grading %

Class Standing
(Assignments, Class
Participation, Recitation, 30%
Enabling Assessments,
Projects, Attendance)
Quizzes 30%
Class Standing Class Standing
(Assignments, Class (Assignments, Class
Participation, Recitation, 30% Participation, Recitation, 30%
Enabling Assessments, Enabling Assessments,
Projects, Attendance) Projects, Attendance)
Quizzes 30% Quizzes 30%

Prelim Exam 40% Midterm Exam 40% Final Exam 40%

Final Grade: Prelim Grade 30%

Midterm Grade 30%
Pre-Final Grade 40%