AR331 : Theoretical Linguistics

Department

Department of Arabic Language

Academic Program

Bachelor in Arabic Language

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

AR221

Overview

Theoretical linguistics is one of the branches of linguistics. It is the scientific study of human language away from normativity and philosophy. It is the science that studies language for its own sake and takes language as its subject by relying on the descriptive, historical and comparative approach. It also studies the relationships existing between different languages. It is a science concerned with the structure of language: Phonological, morphological, grammatical, semantic, and lexical. He also discusses theories of the emergence of language, phoneme theory, morphemes, and many modern theories.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the 14th week, the student should be able to:
  • benefit from the description of languages and their history
  • search for all languages in a comprehensive manner
  • Differentiate between philology and linguistics
  • Know the linguistic lesson process

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures
  • Presenting information and simplifying it with explanation and many examples

Methods of assessments

  • Discussion in Lecture 10
  • Midterm exam 30
  • Final exam 60
  • Total 100

The Basic sources and References of the Course

  • Principles of linguistics / Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Qaddour
  • In linguistics and text grammar / Dr. Ibrahim Khalil
  • Lectures on general linguistics / Ferdinand de Saussure / translated by Qanini