UNIT 1:
Nature and origin of Language
Some background concepts
Introduction to Language Studies
Diachronic and synchronic concepts
UNIT 2:
Sound and sound patterns
Some background concepts
Representation of speech sounds
Phonology
Internal structure of speech sounds
UNIT 3:
Word and word format
Content words and function words
Morpheme: the minimal unit of meaning
Inflectional Morpheme
Derivational Morpheme
UNIT 4 :
Syntax
Grammar: phrases and sentences
Syntax and Generative grammar
IC analysis
PS grammar
UNIT 5:
Sentences and pragmatics
Background concepts
Semantics: the study of meaning
Semantic theories
UNIT 6:
Language and the brain
Structure of brain
UNIT 7:
Language acquisition
First Language acquisition
Stages and theories of Language acquisition
Learning and acquisition
Effect on Language learning and teaching
UNIT 8:
Language, culture and society
Background concepts
Language and culture relationship
Language culture and society
Influence of language on culture