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Introduction to Linguistics for TESOL Educators: English Grammar and Language

EDUC X 425.03

This online course offers an introduction to the history and construction of language and to the basic linguistic concepts of learning a second language.

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What you can learn.

Understand the evolution of languages and the array of languages worldwide
Explore important concepts in learning a second language
Learn about syntax, semantics, sociolinguistic pragmatics, dialects, and writing systems

About this course:

This online course offers an introduction to the history and construction of languages and to the basic linguistic concepts of learning a second language, such as grammar, pragmatics and syntax. Participants will improve their own (English) language mastery, gain insight into English in comparison with other languages, examine grammatical categories and processes of other languages and discover the rich array of languages and language types spoken worldwide. Key topics include grammar, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics pragmatics (the speech setting: assumptions, body language, etc.), dialects (areal, social, professional, creole and pidgin languages), writing systems and computational linguistics.

Prerequisites

Students must complete EDUC 825 Introduction to the TESOL Program prior to taking any other course in the TESOL Certificate program.

Winter 2026 Schedule

January 5 - March 1

This section has no set meeting times.

Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Viktorija Lejko-Lacan

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Fee:

$798.00

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Notes

Please note that while late enrollment into a course is acceptable up to three days after the course start date, it is the responsibility of each student to acquire all required books and course materials by the time they are needed in the course. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026