语言学概论- (2).ppt

文档介绍：An Introduction to General Linguistics
School of Western Studies
Heilongjiang University
Wu Li (吴莉)
Ferdinand de Saussure (1857-1913) -Father of Modern Linguistics
Lecturer profile
Wu Li (吴莉)
MA (Heilongjiang University)
Associate professor of English
School of Western Studies
Heilongjiang University
Tel: [phone] (office)
Email: wuli668@
About this course
1. Who this course is for
2. What this course is about
3. Duration of this course
4. How to study this course
5. How to do well in assessment
6. Suggested further reading
Who this course is for
(1) This course is intended for English majors, generally for 3rd year college students (undergraduates), or at any level of proficiency from intermediate upwards, who need to know the fundamentals of linguistics.
(2) Please note that a fairly good knowledge of linguistics is required in any postgraduate entrance exam, so we strongly advise prospective MA students to spend adequate time on this course.
(3) If you choose linguistics as your future research interest and you plan to do more advanced work in this academic field, it is the right time for you to know the ABC of general linguistics.
2. What this course is about
Chapter 1 Invitations to Linguistics
Chapter 2 Speech Sounds
Chapter 3 Lexicon
Chapter 4 Syntax
Chapter 5 Meaning
Chapter 6 Language in Use
Chapter 7 Language, Culture, and Society
Chapter 8 Theories and Schools of Modern
Linguistics
3. Duration of this course
2 teaching hours per week for 17 weeks
in one semester to cover 8 chapters.
How to study this course
(1) You are kindly required to attend every
class and you need to take notes carefully and
quickly if you can.
(2) It is advisable to understand linguistic
theories, ideas or notions through examples
instead of memorizing word by word without
comprehension.
(3) Please review regularly what you have
learned after class, and do additional exercises to strengthen the knowledge in your mind.
5. How to do well in assessment