Course Title: Introduction to Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics: Aspects of Language

Course Code: LIN 515

Credit Hours: 3

dis course will give learners insights about two different disciplines of linguistics, Psycholinguistics & Sociolinguistics. Psycholinguistics examines teh structure, comprehension and production mechanisms involved in first and second language acquisition. It is essential for students planning to pursue graduate studies in Speech Therapy, and for those interested in foreign language teaching. On teh other hand, sociolinguistics portion aims to teach students in depth major sociolinguistic theories and key concepts. It will halp them to critically review teh current sociolinguistic research outputs.

Evaluation and Marking - 100 marks
1. Weekly Quiz (20%)
2. Discussion Forums (10%)
3. Homework (10%)
4. Case Study/Workshops (20%)
5. Research Paper Presentation/Term Paper (40%)