B.A. Communicative English - Semester III - Major - CEBAMJ3001 Introduction to Modern Linguistics

Sep 28, 2026

B.A. Communicative English Semester III Major syllabus outlines the course objectives, outcomes, and unit-wise content for Introduction to Modern Linguistics. The curriculum covers trends in modern linguistics, the scope of linguistics, levels of analysis from phonology to semantics, and key branches such as applied and contrastive linguistics. It further addresses core features including prescriptive vs descriptive approaches, language and parole, paradigmatic/syntagmatic relations, signifier vs signified, synchronic vs diachronic views, and competence vs performance, plus theories of formal grammar and Systemic Functional Linguistics.

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Introduction to Modern Linguistics

Course Objectives and Outcomes

Unit 1: Introduction to Modern Linguistics

Unit 2: Features of Modern Linguistics

Unit 3: Theories of Formal Grammar

Unit 4: Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL)

Suggested Readings

Assessment Plan

B.A . Communicative English Semester III Major Introduction to Modern Linguistics Course No: CEBAMJ3001 Credits: 04 Course Objectives: This paper is aimed to: 1. Introduce the learners to trends in Modern Linguistics 2. Establish and understand the scope of Linguistics 3. Familiarize the learners with applications of Linguistics Course Outcomes: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: 1. The learner will be able to understand the basic concepts in Modern Linguistics 2. The learner will be able to differentiate between the various concepts 3. The learner will be able to understand the application of Linguistics in various fields. UNIT 1: Introduction to Modern Linguistics 1. The Scope of the subject; General Linguistics as the Scientific Study of Language 2. Level of Linguistic Analysis; Phonological, Morphological, Lexical, Syntactic and Semantic. 3. Branches of Linguistics; Applied Linguistics and Language teaching; Contrastive Linguistics 4. Language and Literature UNIT 2: Features of Modern Linguistics 1. Prescriptive and Descriptive Linguistics: Characteristics of Modern Linguistics 2. Language and Parole 3. Syntagmatic and Paradigmatic 4. Signifier and Signified 5. Synchronic and Diachronic 6. Competence and Performance UNI 3: Theories of Formal Grammar T 1. Current Linguistic Theory; Theory Formation 2. Formal Grammar 3. Introduction to Behaviorism 4. Phrase Structure Grammar 5. TG Grammar 6. Universal Grammar 7. Surface and Deep Structure UNI 4: Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) T 1. Introduction to Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) 2. Context of Culture 3. Context of Situation 4. Contextual Relations 5. Language Choice Suggested Readings 1. John Lyons, 2005. Language and Linguistics: An Introduction, Cambridge University Press 2. Bruce M. Rowe and Diane P. Levine, 2016. A Concise Introduction to Linguistics Routeledge 3. Victoria Fromklin, Robert Rodman and Nina Hyams. 2011. An Introduction to Language, Wadsworth Cenage Learning 4. Hockett, C.F. 1958. A Course in Modern Linguistics. Macmillan. New York. 5. Saussure, F. De. 1996. Course in General Linguistics. Edited by Charles Bally and Albert Sechehaye, in collaboration with Albert Riedlinger. Translated by Wade Baskin. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company Assessment Plan: End Semester Examination: 70 Marks Sessional: 30 Marks Teaching and Assessment measures will be made flexible for disability accommodation and remedial teaching B.A. Communicative English Semester III Major Applied Morphology: Vocabulary Development Course Code: CEBAMJ3002 Credits: 02 Course Objectives: This paper is aimed to: 1. Make the learners understand the scope of Applied Morphology 2. Make the learners understand the concepts of Applied Morphology. 3. Make the learners aware of the morphological processes applied in vocabulary development. Course Outcomes: By the end of the course, learners will be able to: 1. Understand the basic concepts in Morphology 2. Apply the concepts of Morphology 3. Understand the morphological processes and vocabulary development UNIT 1: Morphology and Applied Morphology 1. Definition and scope of Morphology 2. Morpheme; bound and Free; Inflectional and Derivational, Morph and Allomorphs 3. Root, Base and Stem UNIT 2: Morphological Processes 1. Affixation: Prefix, Suffix and Infixes 2. Derivations and Inflections 3. Exercises on Derivations and Inflections UNIT 3: Word Formation Processes: Vocabulary Development 1. Word Formation Processes 2. Blending, Compounding, Clipping, Back-formation, Borrowing, Conversion, Coinage, Acronyms 3. Exercises on word-formation processes UNIT 4: Morphological Analysis 1. Identifying Prefixes and Suffixes 2. Class changing and class maintaining suffix 3. Exercises in Morphological Analysis Suggested Readings 1. Bauer,L.1998.IntroducingLinguisticMorphology

FAQs

What are the course outcomes for Introduction to Modern Linguistics?

Learners should understand basic concepts in modern linguistics, differentiate between various concepts, and explain the application of linguistics in different fields.

Which linguistic levels of analysis are included in Unit 1?

Unit 1 includes phonological, morphological, lexical, syntactic, and semantic levels of linguistic analysis.

How is the end-of-semester examination weighted in the assessment plan?

The end-semester examination carries 70 marks, while sessional work carries 30 marks.

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