| Course title | |||||
| 工学府特別講義（国際コミュニケーションⅢ) [Engineering(International Communication Ⅲ): Special Lecture] | |||||
| Course category | common courses | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | ～ | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 1080011 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 篠原 和子 [SHINOHARA Kazuko] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Faculty of Engineering | Office | 12-325 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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This course deals with human language and linguistic theories. Topics are selected for graduate students to develop basic understanding of the structures and functions of natural languages and language faculty of human beings. The lectures will cover the topics of: 1) the history of modern linguistics, 2) the basic ideas and methods of sub-fields of linguistics and the structure of linguistic knowledge, 3) characteristics of human language compared with other communication systems, 4) the phenomenon of sound symbolism and how linguists are exploring this topic. This course will be conducted online. Google Classroom code: bnuyecv |
| Expected Learning |
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Students taking this course are expected to: 1. understand the history of modern linguistics, 2. know the basic ideas and methods of sub-fields of linguistics and the structure of linguistic knowledge, 3. understand characteristics of human language compared with other communication systems, 4. understand the phenomenon of sound symbolism and how linguists are exploring this topic. For diploma policy, see TUAT curriculum map. Details of remaining changes will be announced in the online class. |
| Course schedule |
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This course is conducted online. The following schedule may be amended according to the distribution of students taking this course. 1. Guidance 2. World languages and Japanese 3. History of modern linguistics [1] 4. History of modern linguistics [2] 5. Sub-fields of theoretical linguistics 6. Properties of linguistic signs 7. Structure of linguistic knowledge 8. Sound symbolism [1]: Introduction 9. Sound symbolism [2]: Theory and research 10. Sound symbolism [3]: Perceptual images 11. Sound symbolism [4]: Application to abstract concepts 12. Sound symbolism [2]: Phonetics and others 13. Other issues about language 14. TBA 15. Wrap up For diploma policy, see TUAT curriculum map. Details of remaining changes will be announced in the online class. |
| Prerequisites |
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To fully participate in this course, basic English skills enough to understand the lectures and to take notes are required. In addition to 30 hours for lectures, students are recommended to study 15 hours in total, e.g., for preparation and review. This is the standard amount of time as specified by the University. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| Materials will be distributed via Google Classroom. |
| References |
| Announced in class. |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Participation and contribution to the class: 10% Short test scores and reports: 90% The tests and tasks in class will asses the students' understanding of each expected learning outcome (stated above). |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Course keywords |
| language, linguistics |
| Office hours |
| an appointment can be made by email. |
| Remarks 1 |
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This course will be conducted online. Google Classroom code: bnuyecv |
| Remarks 2 |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 4/8/2022 6:10:24 PM |