This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.

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Linguistics

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LING 1100 cr-3
Introduction to General Linguistics: Language Structure

This course provides a preliminary examination of the structural properties of languages in general. It focuses on how words and sentences are formed (morphology and syntax) and how sounds are articulated and patterned (phonetics and phonology). It utilizes examples from a variety of languages and discusses applications of these linguistic findings to language learning and teaching.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

LING 1200 cr-3
Introduction to General Linguistics: Language use

A continuation of Linguistics 1100, Linguistics 1200 studies how language is used and how it changes over time. It also discusses the rules and principles shared by all the languages of the world and the different types of writing systems. It culminates in an examination of psycho linguistics, computational linguistics and first and second language acquisition.

Prerequisites: Linguistics 1100 or permission of the instructor.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)