This course is intended for first-year students enrolled in the Bachelor's program in English language studies. It is offered as an integrated tutorial across Semesters 1 and 2. The course provides an introduction to the study of linguistics and phonetics, establishing two essential foundations for any student aiming to specialize in the field of English language:
- Linguistics: the scientific study of human language,
- Phonetics: a core branch of linguistics that focuses on the description and classification of human speech sounds across all languages.
Course Aims:
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To develop an understanding of the basic concepts and theories of linguistics, including language structure and function.
To explore the key principles of phonetics with an emphasis on the physical properties of speech sounds and their role in communication.
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