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Graduate School of Humanities Department of Languages and Literature Western Literature Field English Linguistics & Literature Speciality (Credit 2) Intended Year: All graduate students are welcome. (If you are an undergraduate student with a strong interest, as you wish to attend, please contact the teacher.) Intended School: |
English Linguistics Special Studies (Seminar III)
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Numbering Code: Course Code: 2023 SpringTerm weekly Thu4 Ito Classroom E科目 (English, English) |
| Course Overview |
*Functional English Grammar" Course Outline This course explains what functional linguistics is, and how it differs from formal linguistics. We will survey the basic syntax and semantics of English clause- and phrase-level grammar from a functionalist perspective. Students will achieve a firm descriptive grounding in English grammar to augment work in linguistics, language and literature, English teaching, ESL/EFL, and related disciplines. The course focuses on analysis and critical reasoning about the grammar of English. Goals 1.To understand the basic premises and approaches of functional linguistics, and how it differs from formal linguistics. 2.To learn to identify, describe, or explain those aspects of English grammar covered in class and in the text, readings, and video lectures, as well as the related theoretical issues. 3.To cultivate skills in analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, and argumentation. |
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