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English
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026

ENG 308 - Introduction To Linguistics


Description: This course is an introduction to the field of linguistics, provides a general overview of the study of language. Students are introduced to various sub-fields of linguistics including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, first and second language acquisition, and sociolinguistics. Students examine major assumptions about language in addition to common misconceptions about language(s), people who speak those languages, and language in general. ENG 308 acquaints students with the basic tools and techniques used by linguists for analyzing language and identifying the organizing principles of language. Letter grade only.

Units: 3

Sections offered: Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Fall 2025

Course Attributes:
  • GS: Methods - Social Sciences
  • LS: Cultural Understanding
Prerequisite: Foundation English Requirement or International Exchange Student Group