EBE 520: Linguistics For Teachers:
Psycho/Structural
Considerations
3 credits
Examine the fields of psycho and structural linguistics including the sound systems of language, the meaning and information structures of language, the structure and grammar of language, the role of the psychological in language development. Understand the field of applied linguistics and its application in the diverse classroom.
Learning Goals
• Understand the nature of language and linguistic systems and be able to challenge popular misconceptions about language.• Learn core concepts and theories of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.• Use techniques of linguistic analysis in order to solve questions in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.• Understand the psychological and cognitive processes employed to learn and use language.Reflective Practice• Be able to apply their knowledge of linguistics and linguistic analysis to their instruction in the TESOL or bilingual classroom.
*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.
Sections Offered: Fall 2026
Linguistics For Teachers: Psycho/Structural Considerations
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Time: 4:30 pm - 6:20 pm Location: Garden City |
Sections Offered: Spring 2026
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Location: Online |