English 102
Topics in the English Language: The Structure of English
| Section | Semester | Instructor | Time | Location | Course Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring 2018 | Hanson, Kristin
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MWF 11-12 | Note new location: 224 Wheeler |
Book List
O'Grady, William: Contemporary Linguistics: An Introduction; Vanderweie, Teresa: Study Guide for Contemporary Linguistics: An Introduction;
Recommended: Pinker, Steven: The Language Instinct
Description
This course is an introduction to linguistic analysis of present-day English. The focus will be on phonology (sound structure), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure) and semantics (linguistic meaning); some attention will also be given to pragmatics (contextual meaning), usage, variation in English throughout the world and comparison of English with other languages. No previous background in linguistics is required. This course is recommended preparation for English 101 and 179.
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University of California, Berkeley
English Department
322 Wheeler Hall,
Berkeley, CA 94720-1030
general phone: 510-642-3467
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