UE: Intro to Linguistics

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Human language shapes all human experiences; it is central to our understanding of the world and one another. The course will introduce students to the phenomenon of human language in the context of personal development and social interaction. The discussed topics will include the nature of human language, language structure, language acquisition, biological and social dimensions of language, and linguistic variations in diverse cultural and social contexts. The course presentations and discussions will address the influence of language and its use in the way people construct worldviews, cultural values, and social relationships.