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 StudiesLondon:Equinox publication.

David, Crystal. (1971). LinguisticsLondon: Penguin

Lyons, John. (1981). Language and LinguisticsAn IntroductionMaster Trinity Hall,Cambridge:Cambridge University Press.

Raford, Andrew, et.al. (2002). Linguistics: An Introduction NewYork: Cambridge University Press.

Potter, Simeon. (1957). Modern LinguisticsLondon:Andre Deutsch.