ENG 3190 - Introduction to Linguistics

Goals: To examine the scientific study of language and language analysis.

Content: Analysis of language in terms of phonetics and phonology (sounds), morphology (word formation), semantics (the meaning system), syntax (sentences and their structure), and language change. Discussion of the relationship between language and neurology, psychology, society, and culture.

Taught: Alternate years

Prerequisite: FYW 1120 or its equivalent; ENG 3020 recommended

Credits: 4