LING6017 Language Development and Language Behavior Dr. Chin-lung Yang MA Elective course. Sem 1TBAVenue: TBA Course Description The aims of this course are to introduce students to some research methods employed in the study of language acquisition and language behavior, and to assess the significance of research results in these fields.  The main topics to be covered include: stages of language development, reading acquisition, second language learning, language and reading disorders, and the influences of writing systems on language processing. Course Details Assessment:100% coursework

LING7017 Sociolinguistics Dr. Darren Tang MA Elective course. Sem 2TBAVenue: TBA Course Description Linguistic practices are inherently social. To understand what language is, we also need to understand how and why it is used. This course offers an introduction to the field of sociolinguistics, the study of the relationship between language and society. We explore how language use is shaped by different social factors such as identities, media, and language attitudes. The course draws on a range of social contexts, exploring sociolinguistic landscapes around the world. Course Details Assessment:100% coursework