C3: Introduction to Modern Linguistics
Unit 1: Nature, scope and branches of Linguistics
Unit2: Major Concepts in Linguistics:
Langue/parole,
signifier/signified,
synchronic/diachronic,
syntagmatic/paradigmatic,
competence/performance,
Jakobson’s six elements/functions of Speech Event
Books for further Reading:
Verma, S.k . (1989).Modern Linguistics: An Introduction.
Mccabe, Anne . (2011). Introduction to Linguistics and Language Studies. London:Equinox publication.
David, Crystal. (1971). Linguistics. London: Penguin
Lyons, John. (1981). Language and Linguistics: An Introduction. Master Trinity Hall,Cambridge:Cambridge University Press.
Raford, Andrew, et.al. (2002). Linguistics: An Introduction. NewYork: Cambridge University Press.
Potter, Simeon. (1957). Modern Linguistics. London:Andre Deutsch.
- Teacher: Tripti Karekatti