ENGL 402

Spring 2016 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 19-May 4

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 spring 2016
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
32124
Lecture-Discussion
1G
2:30PM -3:45PM
TR
Lincoln Hall
Baron, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/19/16-05/04/16
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
This is a course in English linguistics. We will study the English language: how we use it; how it uses us. We will learn and practice techniques for describing English, both its words and sentences and larger elements of discourse in context. We will look at the social, historical, and political forces that shape language and its use. And we will suggest ways to use what we learn about language both in the classroom and in the professional world. Text: Curzan, Anne, and Michael Adams, How English Works: A Linguistic Introduction. Latest edition.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to English or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
32123
Lecture-Discussion
1U
2:30PM -3:45PM
TR
Lincoln Hall
Baron, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/19/16-05/04/16
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
This is a course in English linguistics. We will study the English language: how we use it; how it uses us. We will learn and practice techniques for describing English, both its words and sentences and larger elements of discourse in context. We will look at the social, historical, and political forces that shape language and its use. And we will suggest ways to use what we learn about language both in the classroom and in the professional world. Text: Curzan, Anne, and Michael Adams, How English Works: A Linguistic Introduction. Latest edition.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to English or Rhetoric or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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