The Nature of Language

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS)

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Objectives

This introductory overview of linguistics aims at equipping students with a solid foundation in the object, methods and goals of the science of spoken language, the prime tool of human communication. Through a principled analysis of patterns of sound, form and meaning at the levels of word, sentence and text, students will gain insight into what it means to say that language is a rule-governed system and an organic whole. The results of this exploration will be useful to those interested in the relationship between language and mind, society and culture.



Who Should Attend

Educators; Public Relations Executives; Publishers; Data Analysts; Business Intelligence Managers; Business Analysts; IT Consulting Analysts




Entry Requirements

At least a Diploma in any discipline




Class Schedule

Tuesday (1000-1200)




Tutorial Schedule

Same day as lecture




Lesson Delivery

a) Lecture - 2 hours; b) Tutorial - 1 hour; c) Assignments - 2 hours; d) Preparation - 5 hours




Full Fees (before GST)

S$4200.00




Nett Fees payable after SSG Funding



NA


** Please note that the mode of delivery is subject to change in light of the COVID-19 situation. Courses marked ‘online’ may have compulsory face-to-face sessions such as laboratory or hands-on components and details should be sought from the schools or departments before learners register for them.

Last updated: 22 May 2025

Upcoming Course Dates
11/08/2025

Delivery Mode**
Face-to-Face

Course Code
EL1101E

Funding Type
SSG Funding
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
Alumni eVoucher (L3)

Type
Modular Course

Stacks/ Bundles to
NA

Audit/Graded
Graded

Area of Interest
Humanities