The Multi-modality of Introduction to Linguistics Presented by Yun-Pi Yuan ( 袁韻璧） Associate Prof., English Department, Fu Jen University

Why Multi-modality?  To accommodate different learning styles  To avoid unitary teaching styles  To add more variety and thus more interest

Teaching/Learning Activities  Lectures  Group discussion  Written report Written report  Question of the week Question of the week  Exercises  Exams  Reading assignments

Written Report 1. Questions in Chinese Morphology 2. The Syntax of Spoken Language 3. Interpersonal Meaning 4. Borrowed Words 5. Language Scrapbook

Question of the Week 1. Compare Nash's & Yule's discussions on attributes (properties) of language. 2. Explain "one-to-one-mapping ”. 3. Compare the Chinese language situation with the Romance language situation with regard to defining what one language is.

Affective Aspects  Supportive learning environment In-class learning Course website  Immediate feedback  Multichannel communication between teacher and students Message board on the internet Regular office hours Phone calls or  Authentic, interesting, & motivating materials

Perceptual Learning  Visual Reading, observations, video tape viewing  Auditory Listening to lectures, discussions, computer software, and audio recordings  Kinetic/Tactile Taking notes, completing exercises & question of the week, operating machines, writing report & exams

Conclusion  Positive results of multi-modal pedagogy  Problems related to the use of the Internet The issue of copyright Technical difficulties  How to make the course more multi-modal