2024-2025 Graduate Catalog | 20253

ML 5430 Introduction to Linguistics (3 credits)

This course is an introduction to the study of language and linguistics. In this course, we will analyze the characteristics of language as well as its structure and organization. Besides that, we will study issues of language use including how languages vary, how pidgins and creoles are created, how language is learned, what motivate language users to choose specific vocabulary or language structures, and how language, culture and society are interconnected. Students in this course will acquire tools and knowledge to become conscious language users and to better communicate. This class is conducted in English.
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ML 5450 Second Language Acquisition (3-4 credits)

This class will provide a general overview of the main theories of second language acquisition and how they are relevant for second language teaching. We will compare the different models of second language acquisition under the light of linguistic theory. Through the study of language and language acquisition, students will become aware of issues regarding social and cultural diversity, among others, socio-economic factors, ethnic backgrounds, gender, sexual orientation, age, and functional diversity. Students will practice their oral and written communication skills in the three modes: interpersonal (negotiation of meaning among individuals), interpretive (interpretation of the message produced), and presentational (creation of messages). Learning practices include lecture, individual and group projects, class discussions, student led discussions, writing reports and research projects.
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