English Language Systems 1

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Course Guide

LANG A881F

Course Guide

English Language Systems 1

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This course may be included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. Click HERE for details of eligibility.

Course Coordinator: Dr. Ngai Bo Wan Jonathan, PhD, MA, MA (Distinction) (HKU); MA (Birmingham); Hon. Dip. (Distinction) (HKBU), PGDE (CUHK)

Important notes
This course will be taught via face-to-face mode, commencing in September 2021. Lectures and tutorials will be scheduled on weekday evenings and / or Saturdays.

Aims
This course aims to describe the nature of the English language, paying particular attention to the structure of words and sentences of the English language.

Contents

1 Introduction to the study of language
The nature of language
Defining characteristics of human language
Human language vs. animal communication
Functions of language
The study of language
2 Morphology
Derivational morphology
Inflectional morphology
Other word formation processes
3 Lexis
Words in combination
Sense relations
4 Syntax
Word classes (open)
Word classes (closed)
Clauses and sentences
5 Syntax and lexis
Meaning and structure

Contact hours
Three hours per week.

Assessment
There will be one assignment (30%), one quiz (30%) and a final examination (40%). Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).