Course Description
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Course Name
Exploring Language
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Linguistics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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UK Credits
40 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits8
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units12
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module provides a core introduction to the field of Linguistics on this degree and focuses on languageas a formal system, and language as behaviour. In terms of form, the module provides a foundation in thecross-linguistic structure of words (morphology) and sentences (syntax), whilst considering different typesof languages around the world (typology). With respect to language as behaviour, the module introducesthe study of language in society (sociolinguistics) and the way in which language is used in conversationalsituations (pragmatics).
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