LI 2013 Nathalie F. Martin

Welcome toLinguistics I

Before we start … While we wait …

Please write on the board: all the languages you know…

Please do so even if it is only English

Nathalie F. Martinnathalie.martin@crandallu.caTel number : 858-8970 ext. 147 (office)Office:

MH 168 B part time office - across

pedwayshared office

Introductions …

Outline of Today’s Class

Today:IntroductionsIce BreakerWhat is linguistics?Presentation of syllabusGeneral introductionStudent profile

Today’s objective:Present LI2013 and the topics that will be discussed

in order to help you better chose your courses.

ICE BREAKER

Write on sheet of paper:

NameDescribe yourself :

What is the NOUN that best describes something that you love?

What is the ADJECTIVE that best describes you?

What is the VERB that best describes your hobby?

Challenge: What is the ADVERB that best describes the

way you study?

What is LINGUISTICS ?

What does someone need to know to understand this statement?

I borrowed the car and your sunglasses.Can I borrow the car and your sunglasses?Your sunglasses?May I borrow the borogroves and your

neowave sunglasses?May I borrow the flits?

Presentation of Syllabus

Course descriptionCourse objectivesCourse textbook*Course evaluation*Tentative schedule*Assignments*

IF YOU WANT AN …

Blooms Taxonomy of Learning

COMPUTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED

As per the new rules.

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Introduction to Linguistics

Theoretical Linguistics

Theoretical linguistics includes: Phonetics, phonology, morphology,

semantics, syntax and pragmatics

 

                                                                        

Morphology (Word Parts)Syntax (Word order)

Semantics (Word Meanings):

Pragmatics (Language in use)

Applied Linguistics is using your linguistics tools (theoretical Ling. Tools)

in another field.

Theoretical Linguistics:PhoneticPhonologyMorphologySyntaxSemantic

Sociolinguistic

Dialectology

Ethnolinguistic

Language policies

and planning

Psycholinguistic

Neurolinguistic

Etc.

Linguistics ...Possible Applications

Lexicographer: dictionariesForeign language teacherTranslator / Bible translationSpeech therapistActorEtc.

Bible Translation

Learn the languageKnow the original languages of the Bible + exegesisFigure out the sounds of the language

Inventory of sounds Are there sounds that can be replaced that don’t change the

meaning?

Choosing a way or writing itWhat are the lexical categories used in this

language? How are verbs conjugated? How many verb tenses are there?

Etc. …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAaxAccBd2s

Sign Languages

Student Profile

Name:Field of study:

Hometown:Languages:

understood, spoken & written

L1 & L2 Parent’s L1

Why are you taking this course?

What are your expectations for this course?

What other linguistic or language courses have you taken?

Other comments or questions?

COMING UP …

What we will see next : Language and Grammar

Reading assignment: Language: a preview (O’Grady – handout)

Homework: for Thursday September 11th Send me an email

Homework: due Tuesday September 17th

Short essay: Define Grammar as linguists see it (1 page).

HAVE A NICE DAY! God bless you!

“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority,

before all time and now and forever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25 )