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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics).
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages. An overview of issues as they relate to the use of English in the world today. Topics include: the roles of American and British English, attitudes toward varieties of English, the development of new Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles, and the notion of a âstandard' variety of English.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages. An overview of issues as they relate to the use of English in the world today. Topics include: the roles of American and British English, attitudes toward varieties of English, the development of new Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles, and the notion of a âstandard' variety of English. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages. An overview of issues as they relate to the use of English in the world today. Topics include: the roles of American and British English, attitudes toward varieties of English, the development of new Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles, and the notion of a âstandard' variety of English. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Students undertake supervised research.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages. An overview of issues as they relate to the use of English in the world today. Topics include: the roles of American and British English, attitudes toward varieties of English, the development of new Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles, and the notion of a âstandard' variety of English. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Students undertake supervised research. Pragmatics is the systematic study of language in use and is a rapidly developing discipline in linguistics. This course will give a critical survey of the central topics and the latest developments of pragmatics. The domain of pragmatics, implicature, presupposition, speech act and deixis will be among the issues dealt with in individual lectures.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages. An overview of issues as they relate to the use of English in the world today. Topics include: the roles of American and British English, attitudes toward varieties of English, the development of new Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles, and the notion of a âstandard' variety of English. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Students undertake supervised research. Pragmatics is the systematic study of language in use and is a rapidly developing discipline in linguistics. This course will give a critical survey of the central topics and the latest developments of pragmatics. The domain of pragmatics, implicature, presupposition, speech act and deixis will be among the issues dealt with in individual lectures. Description and analysis of an unfamiliar language, based on data collected by the students. The class meets with a speaker of that language, and data are collected through elicitation and texts. Students analyse the phonetics and phonology of the language and a selected area of the grammar.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages. An overview of issues as they relate to the use of English in the world today. Topics include: the roles of American and British English, attitudes toward varieties of English, the development of new Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles, and the notion of a âstandard' variety of English. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Students undertake supervised research. Pragmatics is the systematic study of language in use and is a rapidly developing discipline in linguistics. This course will give a critical survey of the central topics and the latest developments of pragmatics. The domain of pragmatics, implicature, presupposition, speech act and deixis will be among the issues dealt with in individual lectures. Description and analysis of an unfamiliar language, based on data collected by the students. The class meets with a speaker of that language, and data are collected through elicitation and texts. Students analyse the phonetics and phonology of the language and a selected area of the grammar. A directed reading and individual study course designed in consultation with appropriate staff according to the field of research. This course is not available for the BA(Hons).
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages. An overview of issues as they relate to the use of English in the world today. Topics include: the roles of American and British English, attitudes toward varieties of English, the development of new Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles, and the notion of a âstandard' variety of English. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Students undertake supervised research. Pragmatics is the systematic study of language in use and is a rapidly developing discipline in linguistics. This course will give a critical survey of the central topics and the latest developments of pragmatics. The domain of pragmatics, implicature, presupposition, speech act and deixis will be among the issues dealt with in individual lectures. Description and analysis of an unfamiliar language, based on data collected by the students. The class meets with a speaker of that language, and data are collected through elicitation and texts. Students analyse the phonetics and phonology of the language and a selected area of the grammar. A directed reading and individual study course designed in consultation with appropriate staff according to the field of research. This course is not available for the BA(Hons). An introduction to research methods and practices for graduate students in Linguistics. The course covers critical reading, referencing, argumentation, database searching, and presentation skills.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages. An overview of issues as they relate to the use of English in the world today. Topics include: the roles of American and British English, attitudes toward varieties of English, the development of new Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles, and the notion of a âstandard' variety of English. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Students undertake supervised research. Pragmatics is the systematic study of language in use and is a rapidly developing discipline in linguistics. This course will give a critical survey of the central topics and the latest developments of pragmatics. The domain of pragmatics, implicature, presupposition, speech act and deixis will be among the issues dealt with in individual lectures. Description and analysis of an unfamiliar language, based on data collected by the students. The class meets with a speaker of that language, and data are collected through elicitation and texts. Students analyse the phonetics and phonology of the language and a selected area of the grammar. A directed reading and individual study course designed in consultation with appropriate staff according to the field of research. This course is not available for the BA(Hons). An introduction to research methods and practices for graduate students in Linguistics. The course covers critical reading, referencing, argumentation, database searching, and presentation skills. A comprehensive survey of current theory in selected topics in Linguistics, especially phonetics/phonology, grammar, semantics, and pragmatics.
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages. An overview of issues as they relate to the use of English in the world today. Topics include: the roles of American and British English, attitudes toward varieties of English, the development of new Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles, and the notion of a âstandard' variety of English. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Students undertake supervised research. Pragmatics is the systematic study of language in use and is a rapidly developing discipline in linguistics. This course will give a critical survey of the central topics and the latest developments of pragmatics. The domain of pragmatics, implicature, presupposition, speech act and deixis will be among the issues dealt with in individual lectures. Description and analysis of an unfamiliar language, based on data collected by the students. The class meets with a speaker of that language, and data are collected through elicitation and texts. Students analyse the phonetics and phonology of the language and a selected area of the grammar. A directed reading and individual study course designed in consultation with appropriate staff according to the field of research. This course is not available for the BA(Hons). An introduction to research methods and practices for graduate students in Linguistics. The course covers critical reading, referencing, argumentation, database searching, and presentation skills. A comprehensive survey of current theory in selected topics in Linguistics, especially phonetics/phonology, grammar, semantics, and pragmatics. The functions of written and spoken language in literate societies. How spoken and written language differ in grammar and discourse organisation. What constitutes a literate society and literacy in individuals. What is literacy? Does literacy have consequences for cognitive processes in individuals and for the organisation of societies?
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An introduction to the main areas of linguistics: the production and function of sounds in language (phonetics and phonology), word structure and word formation (morphology), the principles of grammar through a study of sentence structure (syntax), and various aspects of meaning (semantics). The course is a self-contained introduction and assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language study. A study of the use of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics), of language as an element in human culture (anthropological linguistics), and of the acquisition of language, especially by children (psycholinguistics). An introduction to the linguistics of the Pacific Islands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia), Australia and New Guinea. The topics covered include: principles of historical change, the social use of language, oral literature and the organisation of linguistic systems of sound, meaning and grammar. Pidgins and Creoles are explored, as is the interaction of language with cultural institutions and conceptual systems. An introduction to the core areas of language study. Topics include: how sounds are produced, the basic structure of the English sound system, primary word formation processes in English, the rules for English sentence structure, and the fundamentals of word meaning. This course serves as an entry point into Stage II Linguistics, and provides an excellent background for students studying languages including English. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103 and consists of a formal and a functional part, providing problems and exercises in syntactic analysis, as well as an introduction to grammatical theories and types of grammatical systems. Continues on from LINGUIST 100 or 103: the study of sound systems and the structure of words; problems of analysis in phonology and morphology. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Covers the different types of sentences in English, with special attention to the relationship between grammar and meaning, tense, aspect and voice; their roles in texts, such as foregrounding, backgrounding and highlighting information, and introducing new information. Students will be shown how to distinguish standard and non-standard varieties of written English, and how to judge if written sentences are effective, appropriate and grammatical. Focuses on how New Zealanders use their language/s to reflect multiple aspects of their identities. Covers language use among Pakeha, MÄori and Pasifika peoples, as well as language use of recent Asian immigrants and the New Zealand sign language community. A continuation of LINGUIST 200. Examination of syntactic topics from functional-typological and formal perspectives. A continuation of LINGUIST 201, introducing a more theoretical approach to phonology, including distinctive feature theory, syllable theory, metrical phonology, autosegmental phonology, lexical phonology, and parallel morphology. Includes a practical component in which theories are applied to language data. An examination of the key areas of semantics and pragmatics, including lexical and structural semantics, presupposition and conversational implicature. An introduction to the close and detailed observation of ordinary conversational interaction. Topics include the interactional nature of conversation, how turn taking and topic selection are organised, the role of narratives in conversation and how they are structured, how conversational repair is organised, how various expressive techniques are utilised, and the ways that conversation is used to accomplish social actions. Examines the patterns and mechanisms by which children acquire knowledge of their native language and assesses a number of current theories which have been developed to explain the process. Comparative and historical study of the sound systems, grammar, and vocabulary of the Polynesian languages. An overview of issues as they relate to the use of English in the world today. Topics include: the roles of American and British English, attitudes toward varieties of English, the development of new Englishes and English-based pidgins and creoles, and the notion of a âstandard' variety of English. Introduces long-term historical trends, types of language change, language families and comparative reconstruction. Students undertake supervised research. Pragmatics is the systematic study of language in use and is a rapidly developing discipline in linguistics. This course will give a critical survey of the central topics and the latest developments of pragmatics. The domain of pragmatics, implicature, presupposition, speech act and deixis will be among the issues dealt with in individual lectures. Description and analysis of an unfamiliar language, based on data collected by the students. The class meets with a speaker of that language, and data are collected through elicitation and texts. Students analyse the phonetics and phonology of the language and a selected area of the grammar. A directed reading and individual study course designed in consultation with appropriate staff according to the field of research. This course is not available for the BA(Hons). An introduction to research methods and practices for graduate students in Linguistics. The course covers critical reading, referencing, argumentation, database searching, and presentation skills. A comprehensive survey of current theory in selected topics in Linguistics, especially phonetics/phonology, grammar, semantics, and pragmatics. The functions of written and spoken language in literate societies. How spoken and written language differ in grammar and discourse organisation. What constitutes a literate society and literacy in individuals. What is literacy? Does literacy have consequences for cognitive processes in individuals and for the organisation of societies? Cross-linguistic examination of selected topics, such as lexical categories, passives, transitivity, serial verb constructions, head-marking and dependent-marking, and iconicity. Consideration will be given both to differences among languages and to recurrent patterns.
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