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1. Appreciate what you have, while aiming on what you want. Embrace what you don’t know, especially in the beginning, because what you don’t know can become your greatest asset. –Sarah Blakely Introduction to Linguistics Learning Package 1 – The Introduction by: Karen N . Gaspar – College Teacher

2. Overview Welcome to 1 st year first semester … Before we go on studying the content of this course we are going to have an introduction or overview of this course together with our class norms or agreement.

3. Course Description T his course will give you an overview of the field of modern linguistics and basic skills in linguistic analysis.

4. The Wonder of Language develops understandings of the various subsystems of language including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and the lexicon. It also investigates how languages are learned and how they change over time.

5. The aim of this course is to make you aware of the complex organization and systematic nature of language, the primary means of human communication. In a sense, you will be studying yourself, since you are a prime example of a language user.

6. Course Objectives 1. Demonstrate understanding of language, the human brain & language development, and overview of linguistics. 2. Demonstrate understanding of how speech sounds are used to create meaning.

7. 3.  Understand how English accents vary and change. 4. Apply their knowledge of English phonetics and phonology to improve their own pronunciation, in further studies of languages and linguistics, and in teaching. 

8. 5. Develop an understanding of the nature of human language. 6. Gain an in-depth understanding of the structure of language, specifically its morphological subsystems and word formation processes.  

9. 7. Develop an understanding of the principles underlying the structural study of grammar, and in particular syntax.

10. 8. Learned semantic theories about the understanding of different aspects of meaning in words, how they can be described, and how grammar and syntax contribute to meaning.

11. 9. Learned pragmatic theories about how language users achieve their goals in verba l.

12. Course Requirements and Teaching Strategies We will have an activity or quiz after 1 or 2 learning packages and if we would have one it would be surely a enjoyable and comprehensible one.

13. Course Requirements and Teaching Strategies In your activity sheet , write your name, course, time and the comprehension check number or its activity number. See for example:

14. Academic Performance Evaluation System Major Examinations……………………………………… 4 0% Participation …………………………………… ... 30% Projects / Outputs ……………………………… .......... 2 0% Quizzes ……………..……………… ............. 1 0% Total……………………………… ..... 100%

15. Classroom Policies 1. College rules on attendance and proper class decorum will be strictly enforced. 2. Wearing of I.D. and prescribed uniform is a must. 3. Dropping must be done before the midterm examination; otherwise a failing grade will be incurred. 4. Cut -off grade in quizzes, exams, etc. is 75%. 5. A student is considered late when he/she comes to class 15 minutes after the start of the class.

16. Exam date, References and Content Coverage This is our examination schedule for the 1st semester. Prelim -------------------------------------------- September 19 -21 , 2024 Midterm ---------------------------------------- October 17 -19 , 2024 Semi - Final------------------------------------- November 14 - 16 , 2024 Final --------------------------------------December 12 - 14 , 2024

17. Guidelines in Dropping Student in a Particular Course We have now new guidelines for dropping students in a particular course, which include voluntary dropping and automatic dropping. In voluntary dropping , students voluntarily report to the registrar’s office for dropping a course/s two weeks after the close of enrolment . In automatic dropping, students will be automatically dropped from the enrolled courses on any of the following grounds: Attendance No attendance from the start of classes up to the Midterm Examination. No compliance and submission of assignments, projects, outputs, and not taking of quizzes from the start of classes up to Midterm Examination

18. Guidelines in Dropping Student in a Particular Course Major Examination Failure to take the Preliminary and Midterm Examination unless with valid reasons such as illness supported by medical certificate . Failure to inform the teachers the reason for none compliance of the requirements despite of teachers making follow-ups and reminders through: Messenger E-mail, text, group chat Written excuse letter

19. Guidelines in Dropping Student in a Particular Course Submission of the List of dropped Students Teachers/Instructors will submit the list of automatically dropped learners to the Dean office one week after the Midterm Examination. The Dean will check the submitted list and forward it immediately to the Registrar’s Office one day after the submission of the subject teacher.

20. Introduction to the Course The purpose of studying this subject is for us to understand better about language and how it works, as they say “you cannot teach what you don’t have” . If it haven’t sink in to your mind yet I tell you, you are on the journey of becoming a great teacher.

21. Introduction to the Course Is linguistics a method of teaching? Many language teachers and learners tend to ask this question: Why should we teach or learn linguistics? What is the importance of linguistics? What do linguistics and teacher deal with?

22. Introduction to the Course One very good reason for studying linguistics is that language is what makes us distinctly human. Lederer (1991) puts it in the strongest terms: “The birth of language is the dawn of humanity …. before we had words, we were not human beings”

23. The relationship between linguistics and second language teaching has always been a controversial one. Many linguists have argued that linguistics has nothing to say to the teacher. Sampson (1980, p.10), says: "I do not believe that linguistics has any contribution to make to the teaching of English or the standard European languages.

24. Introduction to the Course Language after all, is what both the language teacher and the linguist are concerned with : the teacher is concerned with "teaching something which is the object of study of linguistics, and is described by linguistic methods" (Halliday, McIntosh and Strevens 1964, p.166).

25. Why should teachers study linguistics? The more they know about how language works, the more effectively they can use language to help their students learn. As Halliday (1981) writes, “A child doesn’t need to know any linguistics to use language to learn; but a teacher needs to know some linguistics if he wants to understand how the process takes place—or what is going wrong when it doesn’t” (p. 9).

26. The greater a teacher’s understanding of basic language structures and processes, the easier it is for that teacher to make good decisions on tough topics like phonics, spelling, and grammar. As what the old saying says , “you cannot teach what you don’t have”.

27. Why should teachers study linguistics? The more teachers understand language, the more effectively they can help their students develop their knowledge of language. A well-educated person should know something about language. It is usually only when students study foreign languages that they begin to learn how their own language works. It is a sad truth but today the education system of our country solve this by having the mother tongue on the elementary.

28. The study linguistics is that “the study of language is ultimately the study of the human mind” ( Akmajian , Demers, et al. 1979, p. 5). As Chomsky (1975) puts it, “ language is a mirror of mind in a deep and significant sense. It is a product of human intelligence, created anew in each individual by operations that lie far beyond the reach of will or consciousness” (p. 4).

29. Why should teachers study linguistics? Pit Corder (1973: 30) also points out that the role of linguistics in language teaching is to provide the most detailed and comprehensive description of language.

30. As Wilkins(1972: 229) says that the real contribution of linguistics is to increase one’s understanding of the nature of language. A s David S. Taylor (1987: 8) says that some specific linguistics knowledge is required by the language teacher – for assessment, for choosing learning activities, for course planning and design. There is a need for the teacher to know about language and how it is learned.

31. Why should teachers study linguistics? Julian Edge (1988: 9) says, “Knowledge about language and language learning still has a central role to play in English language teacher training for speakers of other languages”. It means that linguistics and applied linguistics have a place in a teacher education program for language teachers.

32. Halliday, (1964: 166) points out that the role of linguistics and phonetics in language teaching is not to tell the teacher how to teach. The teacher of the language is as much a specialist in the field as the linguist is in his, and will remain so. He is not teaching linguistics. But he is teaching something which is the object of the study of linguistics and is described by linguistic method.

33. Why should teachers study linguistics? Pit Corder has said (1968: 74) that a teacher can not teach a language by any of current techniques without linguistics knowledge.”

34. … linguistics has a great role in language teaching. Further, the points out that it is mistaken when someone claims that he has been teaching English for years but he knows nothing about linguistics. What actually he does not know is the meaning of the word linguistics itself.

35. Although there are still many differences between linguistics and language teaching in their attitudes towards language, their goals, and their methods, they are both independent of and interacting with each other.

36. The Importance of Linguistics to a Language Teacher Simply put, linguistics is the study of language, how it works, how it is acquired, and how people use it to communicate. Although linguists are often interested in and can speak a variety of languages, linguists know more about how language works, rather than having the ability to speak and understand multiple languages. 

37. Linguistics then, is the study of languages, and as such, is of great importance to language teachers . Linguistics helps teachers convey the origins of words and languages, their historical applications, and their modern day relevance. Combined, this approach to teaching language helps students gain a better, more in-depth understanding of their assignments and work product expectations.

38. The Importance of Linguistics to a Language Teacher The use of linguistics in education is continuing to grow, and is often cross-disciplinary in nature. Not only is it utilized by language instructors, it is also used in early childhood development, psychology and anthropology education, as well. Linguistics is not only the study of language, but also includes the evolution and historical context of language, speech and memory development. It includes the structure and meaning of speech, and of written languages as well as an understanding of the context in which certain words are used.

39. When teaching a foreign or second language, linguistics is important to a language teacher in that providing historical context to word origins can help students better comprehend the language.

40. The Importance of Linguistics to a Language Teacher This is especially important when it comes to comprehending the differences among conversational speech, formal speech, and abstract rules about word usage in different cultures. This can actually overlap into regional dialects within the same country.

41. Linguistics is equally important to language teachers who provide instruction on the English language. Linguistics helps students understand regional dialects and colloquialisms. It also helps students identify the origins of sayings and phrases that have evolved over time, but sayings that may not have the same relevance or meaning in contemporary society. Linguistics can also help guard against self-embarrassment, using words that are common, but have historical context that may make them inappropriate or insulting in polite society.

42. The Importance of Linguistics to a Language Teacher When a language teacher provides instruction on writing and composition, understanding linguistics is important in helping students compose material that has its intended effect. For example, linguistics plays a role in making an argumentative essay compelling, if the writer can harness their knowledge of word use to better solidify and present a position. Likewise, an understanding of linguistics can help a creative writing student develop prose that speaks to the reader's senses and transports them to a different state of reality.

43. In a society in which people communicate more than ever before via electronic means, composition, meaning and even true exchange of ideas through the written word can be lacking. Teaching and studying linguistics provides the tools necessary to preserve and advance the art of reading, writing and communication. This is essential in the educational arena, the workplace and in society.

44. The Importance of Linguistics to a Language Teacher In a society in which people communicate more than ever before via electronic means, composition, meaning and even true exchange of ideas through the written word can be lacking. Teaching and studying linguistics provides the tools necessary to preserve and advance the art of reading, writing and communication. This is essential in the educational arena, the workplace and in society.

45. Because language captures how we perceive the world around us and how we relate to one another, it defines who we are. Our first language, or the “mother tongue” we grow up with, is the one we use to express what is in our hearts; it is our heart language. And we will know more about this as we go along on our journey in this course.

46. That would be all for this week class… In the next learning package we will study about the topic: What is Language Linguistic Knowledge and Performance What is Grammar? Kinds of Grammar The Universal Grammar Hope you find it an interesting and enjoyable class. Look forward to learning more about language and linguistics in this course.

47. Thank you and Godspeed class… So that was our course norms and our course Introduction to Linguistics class hope you enjoy the package and understand its content… If you have any questions just feel free to ask me. You can ask me through email ( [email protected] ), through messenger (Karen N . G aspar ) or you could approach me directly at S MCHLI Faculty. . Not during night time have it on office hours. Let me have my personal life too.  This does not have an activity this means you must read this comprehensibly and the activity will be on the next module. For Educational Purposes Only