ENGL 402

Fall 2016 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 22-Dec 7

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

An introduction to English linguistics with emphasis on the phonetic, syntactic, and semantic structures of English; language variation, standardization, and change; language legislation and linguistic rights; English as a world language; and the study of language in American schools.

Same as BTW 402. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

ENGL 402 class schedule data for fall 2016
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
34483
Lecture-Discussion
1G
11:00AM -12:15PM
MW
English Building
Prior, P
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/22/16-12/07/16
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
This course introduces descriptive approaches to analyzing English language and language practices. We will explore traditional and modern systems for describing English grammar, relationships between language in talk and text, the nature of registers and dialects, interaction of visual and linguistic dimensions of texts, approaches to grammar instruction, and language practices in everyday environments. Course requirements include reading; inquiry-oriented projects that will be either written up or presented orally; informal writing in-class or at home; extended analysis papers; in-class tests; and a final reflection essay.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
34481
Lecture-Discussion
1U
11:00AM -12:15PM
MW
English Building
Prior, P
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/22/16-12/07/16
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
This course introduces descriptive approaches to analyzing English language and language practices. We will explore traditional and modern systems for describing English grammar, relationships between language in talk and text, the nature of registers and dialects, interaction of visual and linguistic dimensions of texts, approaches to grammar instruction, and language practices in everyday environments. Course requirements include reading; inquiry-oriented projects that will be either written up or presented orally; informal writing in-class or at home; extended analysis papers; in-class tests; and a final reflection essay.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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