Introduction to Linguistics University of Tsukuba
Course Overview
This course covers the historical background, methodology, and analytical methods of scientific linguistic research while considering the nature of human language.
Learning Achievement
Enable students to acquire basic knowledge and methods for scientifically conducting research on language.
Competence
Related to major competence: “1. Linguistic phenomena analytical ability.”
Course prerequisites
Students should have preferably chosen “The Science of Language” (Gengo no kagaku)
Grading Philosophy
Students will be assessed based on a review of quizzes administered in each class (50%) and an end-of-semester exam (50%).
Course schedule
Classes will primarily be lecture-based. DVDs and other materials will be extensively used1. Human language: scientific approach and method1. Human language: scientific approach and method2. Human language: organization and structure2. Human language: organization and structure3. DVD 1 “The Mysterious Nature of Language 1” (Kotoba no fushigi 1)3. DVD 1 “The Mysterious Nature of Language 1” (Kotoba no fushigi 1)4. DVD 2 “The Mysterious Nature of Language 2” (Kotoba no fushigi 2)4. DVD 2 “The Mysterious Nature of Language 2” (Kotoba no fushigi 2)5. Phonetics and phonology 15. Phonetics and phonology 1
Course type
Lectures
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Sawada Hiroko,Ishida Takeru,Imada Mizuho
Other information
As a general rule, students who do not attend the first class will not be allowed to take the course.
Site for Inquiry
Link to the syllabus provided by the university