1. Theories of Language

2. Schedule

3. Classes start Saturday Dec 8th, 2018
Subject: Theories of Language
From:2:30 – 5:00 hrs
Dates of classes :
Dec 8th, 15th,
Jan 12th, 19th, 26th,

4. Evaluation Criteria
Participation in class………………… 20%
Homework……………………………..16% = 40%
Attendance……………………………..4%
Final Project 1………………………….30%
60%
Final Project 2………………………….30%
There will be 2 final products.
Project 1 (30%) PP presentation
Project 2 (30%) Final Essay / Survey

5. Web Page
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6. Themes and Subthemes Applied Linguistics Evolution Modern concept
Schools of thought in Language learning:
Traditional grammar…Alfredo 15
Classic Grammar…Alfredo Dec 15th
Structural models…Fernanda Jan 12th
Tagmemic grammar…Karla jan 12th
Generative-Transformational Alfredo…12th
Competence and Performance Karla…19
Universal Language Theory
Greenberg and Chomsky…Alfredo19
Functional pragmatic model Fernanda 19
The British school of thought
Firth and Halliday Karla…26
Social theory of language Karla…26
The paradigm of pragmatics and discourse analysis Fernanda 26