This module concentrates on sound, structure and meaning in the branches of linguistics known as phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Particular attention will be given to providing you with the tools necessary for the analysis of language, from its sounds, to its words, its sentences, discourse features and beyond.
Foundational concepts of the subdisciplines of linguistics are introduced each week, focusing on linguistic units of different shapes and sizes, from the properties of individual sounds, to syllables, morphemes, words, phrases, sentences, and discourse.