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Dr. Mao Sokan
Year I, Semester II
This class serves as an introduction to general linguistics. Students learn abut general and basic problems in the study of language, including the differences between linguistic theory and normative grammar; the general principles of Sausserian linguistics; and examine various hypotheses on the links between language and culture.