ENG 101:Introduction to English language and linguistics

This is a Distance Training Program Module, for level 1 student

All human beings in the world communicate ideas, feelings, emotions, desires, etc. They communicate through language. Every one speaks at least one language which is his/her first language. The knowledge we have (as human beings) of language exists in our minds in the form of rules which constitute the grammar of a particular language.

In this module, we are going to focus on three main areas. The first block will deal with a general introduction to language and linguistics. The second block will focus on the grammar, in this case, of the English language. The third block will concentrate on phonetics and phonology.

What is in this module?

This module has three blocks:

Block 1: Introduction to linguistics

Block 2: The grammar of English

Block 3: Introduction to phonetics and phonology