The Structure of Modern English I

ENGL 2202AED

Course Guide

ENGL 2202AED

Course Guide

The Structure of Modern English I

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Course Coordinator:

Dennis Chau, BA, MPhil (CUHK)

Course Developer:

Dr Ahmar Mahboob (University of Sydney)

Aims

This course aims to equip students with linguistic knowledge and tools to explore and analyse English as it is currently used. It introduces students to linguistics as a field of study and covers the following branches: phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax. Students who are intent on taking this course should note that this is not an English enhancement course; they are expected to have an adequate command of English.

Contents

The course covers primarily the following topics:

Introduction to English linguistics
Phonetics
Phonology
Morphology
Syntax

Learning support

Regular two-hour tutorials and a supplementary lecture will be arranged.

Assessment

There are three assignments and a final examination.

Online requirement

Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).