Introduction to language study will emphasize quality of life issues through the examination of the universality of language as a uniquely human trait; as a mark of social, ethnic, national, and psychological identities; a means of expressing aesthetic experiences and social interconnectedness; and a means for socio-economic advancement and life satisfaction. Includes the nature of human language, major components of language and linguistics, appropriate linguistic mediums for different human expressions, and variation in language according to different social, educational, racial, and gender backgrounds. Prerequisite or corequisite: GE A2. Satisfies general education requirement Area D Behavioral and Social Sciences and Theme Q: Quality of Life.

A systematic examination of Modern English phonology, morphology and syntax. Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or the equivalent.

Basic concepts, theories, and issues in the study of language, with emphasis on the sound system, principles of word formation, and the semantic and syntactic patterns of English; consideration is given to first and second language acquisition and the relationship between language and culture. Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or the equivalent.

An examination of second language writing as both a process and a product. Considerable emphasis will be placed on grammatical errors in writing and how to teach students to edit their own writing within the process of writing. Prerequisite: ENGL/LING 319 or 415 or its equivalent. ENGL/LING 418 is recommended.

This class discusses the conscious and unconscious process of learning a second language after the first language has already been acquired, examines the influence of first language acquisition on second language development, explores issues in second language literacy, examines second language assessment/testing techniques and syllabus design, and explores the major theories which support second language acquisition. Topics will include cognitive, affective, and sociocultural factors, interlanguage, the Critical Period Hypothesis, Contrastive Analysis, error correction, simplified input, and acculturation. Prerequisite: ENGL/LING 319 or 414 or 415 or the equivalent.

Theoretical analysis of phonetics and phonology including distinctive features, patterns, systems, and processes of language within the framework of current generative phonological approach. Examples will be drawn from English and other languages. Prerequisite: ENGL/LING 319 or 414 or 415 or the equivalent.

Examination of the relationship between language and such social variables as sex, economic class, race, and ethnicity. Topics include social dialects, linguistic stereotypes, code- switching, and the educational challenges of language minorities. A thorough linguistic comparison between one non- standard dialect and Standard American English will be included. Prerequisites: At least 45 units and completion of LD Area D. Satisfies general education upper division Area UDD and Theme Q: Quality of Life.

The development of English phonology, morphology, syntax, spelling, and vocabulary from the Old English period to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or the equivalent. ENGL 414 GE T2