What you'll learn
- To be able to define schools of Linguistics
- To learn the principles and characteristics of each school of Linguistics
- To learn the main theories and concepts within each school
- To know the reason why each school of Linguistics emerge
- To learn the limitations of each school
Requirements
- a note-book and a pen (optional)
Description
In this course, you are going to be learning about schools of Linguistics/ thought with respect to the following:
Lecture one: Structuralism.
Introduction to Structuralism
Some definitions of Structuralism
Signifier and signified
Langue and parole
Synchronic and diachronic studies
Syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships
Limitations of Structuralism
2. Lecture two: Behaviourism.
Introduction to Behaviourism
Some definitions of Behaviourism
Operant conditioning theory
Classical conditioning theory
Principles of Behaviourism
Limitations of Behaviourism
3. Lecture three: Mentalism.
Introduction to Mentalism (LAD)
Some definitions of Mentalism
Principles of Mentalism
The experiment of Nim, the ape
The experiment of Genie
Limitations of Mentalism
4. Lecture four: Generativism.
Introduction to Generativism
Some concepts of Generativism
Universal Grammar
Generative Grammar
Competence and performance
Descriptive Grammar
Prescriptive Grammar
Principles of Generativism
Characteristics of Generativism
Limitations of Generativism
5. Lecture five: Cognitivism.
Introduction to Cognitivism
Characteristics of Cognitivism
Stages of cognitive development
Vygotsky's sociocultural theory
Limitations of Cognitivism (Piaget)
In this course, you are going to be learning about schools of Linguistics/ thought with respect to the following:
Lecture one: Structuralism.
Introduction to Structuralism
Some definitions of Structuralism
Signifier and signified
Langue and parole
Synchronic and diachronic studies
Syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships
Limitations of Structuralism
2. Lecture two: Behaviourism.
Introduction to Behaviourism
Some definitions of Behaviourism
Operant conditioning theory
Classical conditioning theory
Principles of Behaviourism
Limitations of Behaviourism
3. Lecture three: Mentalism.
Introduction to Mentalism (LAD)
Some definitions of Mentalism
Principles of Mentalism
The experiment of Nim, the ape
The experiment of Genie
Limitations of Mentalism
4. Lecture four: Generativism.
Introduction to Generativism
Some concepts of Generativism
Universal Grammar
Generative Grammar
Competence and performance
Descriptive Grammar
Prescriptive Grammar
Principles of Generativism
Characteristics of Generativism
Limitations of Generativism
5. Lecture five: Cognitivism.
Introduction to Cognitivism
Characteristics of Cognitivism
Stages of cognitive development
Vygotsky's sociocultural theory
Limitations of Cognitivism (Piaget)
Who this course is for:
- Students of Linguistics
- Students taking a test
Instructor
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Hello there,
I am a writer in Linguistics and an English teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience.
I am a linguist who graduated with both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Linguistics and English Studies.
At the moments, I am doing Ph.D./ Doctorate Studies in Linguistics and Education.
I am a 140h TESOL, Unicef and C2 certified English teacher.
Regards,
Mostafa