Applied Linguistics

Synopsis

TLL304 demonstrates the pivotal role a language plays in human life. It focuses on the application and relationship between theory and practice. It also explains the theoretical and descriptive foundations necessary to understand language-related problems, especially those of language education such as first and second language teaching and learning. It also deals extensively with bilingualism, diglossia, codemix and codeswitch.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

பயனாக்க மொழியியல் அறிமுகம்
மொழி பழகுதலும் மொழி கற்பித்தலும்
பிழை ஆய்வு
சமுதாய மொழியியல்
கிளை மொழியியல்
அகராதியியல்
நடையியல்
இருமொழியம், பன்மொழியம்
மொழித் தக்கவைப்பும் மொழித் தாவலும்
கணினி மொழியியல்

Learning Outcome

Illustrate the nature of dialects, bilingualism, and diglossia. (B3)
Illustrate the various forms of dialectology. (B3)
Identify the differences between spoken and written Tamil in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore. (B2)
Contrast examples of spoken and written languages. (B4)
Analyze the various features of social dialects and regional dialects of Tamil Nadu. (B4)
Examine concepts and theories from the study of language systems. (B4)
Construct models of how languages work; in particular, Tamil in terms of its phonology. (B5)
Indicate the main components of the Tamil language. (B3)
Illustrate how the different aspects of language components work. (B3)

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Applied Linguistics

Applied Linguistics (TLL304)

Synopsis

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