English Language Systems 1

LANG 8101AEF

Course Guide

LANG 8101AEF

Course Guide

English Language Systems 1

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Course Coordinator:

Dr. Jonathan Ngai Bo-wan, Hon. Dip. (Distinction) (HKBU); PGDE (CUHK); MA (Birmingham); MA, MA (Distinction), PhD (HKU)

Aims

This course covers major components of the English language, particularly its lexis and grammar.

Contents

1. Introduction

• The nature of language
• Functions of language
• The linguistic study of language

2. Morphology

• Derivational morphology
• Inflectional morphology
• Other word formation processes

3. Lexis

• Words in combination
• Sense relations
• Figurative language

4. Syntax

• Word classes (open)
• Word classes (closed)

5. Syntax and lexis

• Meaning and structure

Learning support

Three-hour lectures will be conducted face-to-face.

Assessment

There will be one assignment (30%), one quiz (30%) and a final examination (40%).

Online requirement

Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).