General Linguistics
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General Linguistics

​​​​General Linguistics is offered on all undergraduate year levels. Students are exposed to formal and applied linguistics. Topics covered include the structure, use, and acquisition of language, language and thought, and multilingualism.

 
 
Applied English Language Studies

Applied English Language Studies is offered on second-year and third-year levels. It focusses on several aspects of English. Students are also exposed to various principles and methods of conducting language studies.

 
 
Sign Language Acquisition & Linguistics

Sign​ Language Studies is offered on a first-year and a third-year level. On a first-year level, the focus is on acquiring South African Sign Language, whereas the third-year module focusses on the linguistics of sign languages (e.g. structure).

 

  
  
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ATW 178/General Linguistics 178 GuideLinguistics
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ATW 278/General Linguistics 278Linguistics
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ATW 318/General Linguistics 318Linguistics
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ATW/ General Linguistics 348 Undergraduate GuideLinguistics
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AELS 214 Undegraduate GuideLinguistics
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AELS 244 Undergraduate GuideLinguistics
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AELS 318 Undergraduate GuideLinguistics
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AELS 348 Undergraduate GuideLinguistics
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Sign Language Linguistics 178Linguistics
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