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Contents

Syllabus

Outline

Framenet

Dictionaries

Language Learning Sites

Word Net

Computational Linguistics Program

Full IPA Chart

UCLA Phonetics Archive

George Dillon's Phonetics Resource Page (U of Washington)

Linguistics 101

Introduction to Linguistics


Natural Language Systems

From Speech to Meaning

This course will serve as an introduction to the field of linguistics, discussing issues of brain and language, language and thought, language and evolution, language and gender; Additionally we will the basic linguistic modes and levels: speech, writing, words, and syntax.

Practice

The course textbook will be An Introduction to Language, by Victoria Fromkin, Robert Rodman, and Nina Hyams, available in the campus bookstore. There will be exercises for most of the chapters covered.

The course begins with an brain and language and moves on to a discussion of the parts of grammar, sound, word, and syntax. We will then move on to meaning, language and gender.

Prerequisites and Grading

No Prerequisites.

Grading will be based on exercises/projects and take-home midterms and finals. Breakdown in the syllabus.

Instructor

Jean Mark Gawron

Place and Time

TuTh 930-1045 AH 2132

Contact Info

Mailing address:
Department of Linguistics and Oriental Languages
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7727
Telephone: (619) 594-0252
Office location: EBA, room 321
Office hours: TuTH 13:00-14:00


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