Overview

In this course, you will examine how contemporary linguists deal with issues of language use: the nature of human communication, the influence of social attitudes on language, first and second language acquisition, the historical development of languages, language universals and language typology, regional and situational variation in language.  

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Master of Applied Linguistics

Course Outline

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Fees

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