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Macopa St., Paz Village, Brgy. 24-A, Gingoog City
(088) 861 1432 Ext 7385
College of Education
EL 100: Introduction to Linguistics
1st Semester of A.Y. 2020-2021
Course Description Credit Units: 3
This course provides an overview of linguistics as a discipline, its development,
levels of structure, and its significance to English language teaching. (EK1, ES1).
This course is specifically designed to orient students to the nature of linguistic
inquiry, description and analysis. Appropriate focus is given on linguistics as a science and a
specialization that is legitimately technically rich and whole on its own. This course
therefore does not treat linguistics as a mere pedagogical tool, nor simply as a subject
attendant to the learning of other fields of interest, such as education or literature. It
introduces the sub-disciplines of linguistics, language universals, social and biological
triggers in language use, a range of synchronic and diachronic methods of analysis, and
relevant and relatively up-to-date theories and structural models. The course further
develops in students a technical mastery of the accepted rule-writing conventions, as well as
advanced critical and logical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for linguistic
analysis, with mostly the students themselves doing the investigation into language
phenomena, guided by actual or artificial linguistic data.
Course Outcomes
A. The students are able to comprehend the key linguistic concept and principles.
B. The students are able to demonstrate mastery of the methods and tolls used in linguistic
analysis.
C. The students are able to understand both linguistic universals and language – specific
differences.
D. The students are able to recognize theoretical impetus for linguistic work.
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E. The students are able to describe and compare the systems and structures of languages in
terms of (at least) their phonology, morphology, and syntax.
F. The students are able to realize the linguistic reasons for the nuances of language use in
everyday discourse.
G. The students are able to realize the connection between language and society.
Course Outline
Unit 1. Linguistics and Language Teaching
Module 1: Meaning of Language
Module 2: Nature & Function of Language
Module 3: Shifting Theories of Language
Unit 2. The Components of Language
Module 1: Types of Meaning
Module 2: Morphology
Unit 3. The Sounds of English : Segmental
Module 1: Vowel sounds of English
Module 2: Consonant sounds of English
Module 3: International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Unit 4. The Stream of Speech
Module 1: Suprasegmental
Module 2: Stress, Intonation and Juncture
Unit 5. The Grammar of the Language
Module 1:Part of Speech
Module 2: Syntactic Structure
Module 3: Case of Grammar
Course Materials
Self-learning modules, Online learning flat forms, worksheets
Study Schedule
WEEK TOPICS ACTIVITY
Week 1: Virtual Lecture
October 5 - 9, 2020 Linguistics and Language Oral Interpretation
Teaching Worksheets
Meaning of Language
Nature & Function of
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Language
Shifting Theories of
Language
Virtual Lecture
The Components of
Graphic Presentation
Week 2: Language
Lexical Analysis
October 12 - 16, 2020 Types of Meaning
Worksheets
Morphology
Virtual Lecture
The Sounds of English : IPA Reading: Philippine
Segmental Language
Vowel sounds of Examine the phonology of a
English Foreign/Philippine language
Week 3:
Consonant sounds of other than Tagalog. Identify
October 19 - 23, 2020
English phonemes, phonological
International Phonetic conventions and patterns not
Alphabet (IPA) present in Tagalog
worksheets
Week 3: Midterm Examinations
October 20-21, 2020
Virtual Lecture
The Stream of Speech
Pronunciation drill
Suprasegmental
Listen and Check
Stress, Intonation and
Week 4: worksheets
Juncture
October 26 - 30, 2020
The Grammar of the
Language Virtual Lecture
Research on any peculiar
Week 5: Part of Speech
syntactic construction in any
November 2 - 6, 2020 Syntactic Structure
language
Case of Grammar worksheets
Look at any conceptual system
indigenous to Philippine
languages and discuss the
Week 6: Focused Study
complexity of the concept
November 9 - 13, 2020 Presentations
from the perspective of the
native speaker. Share your
findings in class
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Week 6: Final Examinations
November 13 – 14,2020
Course Requirements
Prerequisites: College Level Reading and Writing Requirements. Students will need strong,
college-level reading, writing, and study skills to succeed in this course. Students are expected to
read approximately 6 modules, and may be obliged to write analysis, essays and reflections.
Course Assignments: This course requires the completion of two exams covering course material
over the semester, accomplished online worksheets, workshops activities, analysis and quizzes
covering assigned module lessons.
Grading System
Midterm Period Final Period
Quizzes (30%) Quizzes (30%)
+ Output (35%) + Output ( 35%)
+ Exam (35%) + Exam (35%)
= Midterm Grade (100%) = Final Rating (100%)
Final Rating (70%)
+ Midterm Grade (30%)
= Final Grade (100%)
Important Reminders
1. Wear school uniform (Type B) or any formal clothes during virtual class.
2. Join online class on time.
3. Submit workshop activities, assessment tasks, and exercises on or before the deadline.
4. Observe online class etiquette.
5. Consultation time is every Monday to Friday 8:00 – 12:00 nn only.
Instructor’s Contact Details
Joevannie B. Acera
09059210575
acerajoevanniegcc2020@[Link]
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