Summer Enrollment is Open! Courses begin June 23, 2025.
Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL Educators: English Grammar and Language
EDUC X 425.03
This online course offers an introduction to the history and construction of language and to the basic linguistic concepts of learning a second language.
Understand the evolution of languages and the array of languages worldwide
Explore important concepts in learning a second language
Learn about syntax, semantics, sociolinguistic pragmatics, dialects, and writing systems
About this course:
This online course offers an introduction to the history and construction of languages and to the basic linguistic concepts of learning a second language, such as grammar, pragmatics and syntax. Participants will improve their own (English) language mastery, gain insight into English in comparison with other languages, examine grammatical categories and processes of other languages and discover the rich array of languages and language types spoken worldwide. Key topics include grammar, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics pragmatics (the speech setting: assumptions, body language, etc.), dialects (areal, social, professional, creole and pidgin languages), writing systems and computational linguistics.
Prerequisites
Students must complete EDUC 825 Introduction to the TESOL Program prior to taking any other course in the TESOL Certificate program.
Please note that while late enrollment into a course is acceptable up to three days after the course start date, it is the responsibility of each student to acquire all required books and course materials by the time they are needed in the course. Internet access required.
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