Class 02 LA
Language Awareness: Exploring the Power of Communication
Chapter 1: The nature of Language
What is Language?
Functions of Language
Language and Thought
Chapter 2: The Sounds of Language
Phonetics: The Sounds of Speech
Phonology: The Sound Systems of Language
Stress, Rhythm, and Intonation
Chapter 3: The Structure of Language
Morphology: The Structure of Words
Syntax: The Structure of Sentences
Grammar in Use
Chapter 4: The Meaning of Language
Semantics: The Meaning of Words and Sentences
Pragmatics: Language in Context
Metaphor and Figurative Language
Chapter 5: Language Development and Acquisition
First Language Acquisition
Second Language Learning
Bilingualism and Multilingualism
Chapter 6: Language Variation
Dialects and Sociolects
Language and Gender
Language and Identity
Chapter 7: Language and Technology
The Impact of Technology on Language
Language in the Digital Age
The Future of Language and Technology
Chapter 8: Language and Culture
Language and Cultural Understanding
Language as a Cultural Practice
Cross-Cultural Communication
Chapter 9: The Politics of Language
Language Policy and Planning
Language Rights and Language Oppression
Language Endangerment and Revitalization
Chapter 10: Applying Language Awareness
Language Teaching and Pedagogy
Language in the Workplace
Language Advocacy and Empowerment