ENGL 402

Spring 2021 All Classes

All Classes

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 2021
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
32124
Online
1G
2:00PM -3:15PM
MW
n.a.
Prior, P
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/25/21-05/05/21
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 teaching/learning, and language practices in everyday environments. Course requirements include reading, grammar analysis exercises, inquiry-oriented projects (either written up or presented in class); informal writing; two extended analysis papers; and a final reflection essay.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to English or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
32123
Online
1U
2:00PM -3:15PM
MW
n.a.
Prior, P
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/25/21-05/05/21
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 teaching/learning, and language practices in everyday environments. Course requirements include reading, grammar analysis exercises, inquiry-oriented projects (either written up or presented in class); informal writing; two extended analysis papers; and a final reflection essay.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to English or Rhetoric or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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