Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of Westminster
Course Title:
Exploring Language
Course Number:
4LING001W
Course Description:
This module provides a core introduction to the field of linguistics on this degree and focuses on language as a
formal system, and language as behaviour. In terms of form, the module provides a foundation in the cross-linguistic
structure of words (morphology) and sentences (syntax), whilst considering different types of languages around the
world (typology). With respect to language as behaviour, the module introduces the study of language in society
(sociolinguistics) and the way in which language is used in conversational situations (pragmatics).
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
LING 306, ANTH 380
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