ELL101 Introduction to Language
3 credits; 3 hours
An introduction to the nature, structure, and history of language, this course surveys the scientific study of language and answers the question of what it means to “know” a language. Areas covered include phonology, word structure, sentence structure, how language is acquired, how languages change through time, language in society, and writing systems.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENG/ESA099
ELL/ENG110 English Grammar and Syntax
3 credits; 3 hours
This is a syntax and grammar course. The course focuses on those advanced grammatical structures necessary in academic discourse. The course begins with a review of the English verb system and covers preposition use, English word order, subordinate clauses, reported speech, article usage, complex conditionals, and passive voice. Additional topics may be selected in response to the particular needs and interests of the students in the class.
Pre/Corequisite: CSE095, ESL/ESR099
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