Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum Curriculum of 4 Year Integrated Honours Programme for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum Curriculum of 4 Year Integrated Honours Programme for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics

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Introduction Detail of the Programme

First Year Semester 1 Ling. 1101 Introduction to Linguistics Ling. 1102 Applied Bangla Ling. 1103 Phonetics and Phonology-1

Semester 2 Ling. 1204 Applied English Ling. 1205 Morphology-1 Ling. 1206 Bangla Literature-1

Second Year Semester 3 Ling. 2301 Morphology-2 Ling. 2302 Evolution of Linguistic Theories Ling. 2303 Syntax-1

Semester 4 Ling. 2404 Study of Writing-System and Orthography Ling. 2405 Semantics and Pragmatics Ling. 2406 Sociolinguistics

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Third Year Ling. 0004 Psychology Semester 5 Ling. 0005 Mathematics Ling. 3501 Phonetics-2 Ling. 0006 A Modern Language Ling. 3502 Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching Method

Ling. 3503 Sign Language

Ling. 3504 Lexicology and the Study of Bangla Lexicography

Semester 6 Ling. 3605 Phonology-2 Ling. 3606 Bangla Literature-2

Ling. 3607 Information and Communication Technology

Ling. 3608 Semiotics

Fourth Year Semester 7

Ling. 4701 Syntax-2 Ling. 4702 Research Methodology and Field Linguistics Ling. 4703 Dialectology and the study of Bangla Dialects

Ling. 4704 Stylistics and Bangla Literary Analysis

Semester 8

Ling. 4805 Psycholinguistics Ling. 4806 Language Planning and Policy Ling. 4807 Applications of Computers in Linguistics Ling. 4808 Clinical Linguistics

Non-Credit Courses

Ling. 0001 Introduction to Statistics

Ling. 0002 English Literature Ling. 0003 Sociology and Anthropology 5

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1. Title of the Programme phonetics as well as contemporary trends of linguistics. In Bangladesh, linguistics was first introduced as a part of the BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS.) IN LINGUISTICS academic programme of the Department of Bangla, Dhaka

University (DU). It has started its own journey as a separate 2. Duration of the Programme: 04 (four) academic years department since 1992. In addition, there exists a programme in

applied linguistics at the Department of English, DU. Linguistics 3. Linguistics as a discipline is also included in the academic curriculum of different Language is considered a crucial human phenomenon. departments of the both public and private universities in Linguistics, the scientific study of language and its elements, Bangladesh. contributes to our knowledge of human society by investigating the nature of human communication. There exists a rich history of 5. Department of Linguistics at Dhaka University studying linguistics in many parts of the world, especially ancient The Department of Linguistics, DU was established in 1992. Since India, Greece and China. The importance of this discipline is now then it has been working as the only university department as recognized throughout the world. As a branch of modern human well as a linguistics research centre in Bangladesh. Students were science, linguistics deals with language, its components, and admitted first to the Masters programme in the Department of language-related domains ranging from natural language Linguistics from the academic session of 1993-1994. The BA processing and artificial intelligence of information and (Hons.) programme has been introduced since the academic year communication technology to neurolinguistic aspects and 1996-1997. The department has a unique environment for language pathology. Linguistics makes use of subjects such as studying linguistics and doing research on language and its philosophy, sociology, anthropology, literary criticism, semiotics, elements with expert and energetic faculty members. biology, mathematics and statistics. ‘Linguistics’, thus ‘is an

essentially outward-looking discipline combining well with other 6. Objectives degree subjects and courses.’ The integrated BA (Hons.) Programme has some specific goals to 4. Linguistics in Bangladesh meet the basic requirements regarding the nature of language, its different elements and related fields. The goals of the programme In Bangla-speaking areas, Dhaka is one of the two epicenters for are given in the following: studying and researching linguistics. Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah, a legendary figure in linguistics in this region, 6.1 investigating the basic nature of language and its played a pioneering role both in studying this discipline and in elements; inspiring people to study it. Professor Munier Chowdhury, a 6.2 finding out the relation between language and its related graduate of Harvard University, also made an important fields; contribution. Professor Muhammad Abdul Hye, Professor Mufazzal Haider Choudhury and many others who studied 6.3 creating new knowledge and scientific ideas in the fields linguistics at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies, of language studies. University of London) London, introduced new concepts of 6.4 inventing appropriate methods for studying and doing 6

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research on native, indigenous as well as second/foreign 9.2 The whole programme consists of: languages of the country; a. 29 full courses for a total of 2900 (29 x 100) marks 6.5 creating resourceful persons in order to work in language b. 8 partial courses for a total of 200 (8 x 25) marks related job-sectors in the country as well as abroad. c. 3 non-credit courses (for detail see; 9.6 c and 9.7) for a total 7. Eligibility for admission of 300 (3 x 100) marks 7.1 H S C or its equivalent c. The total marks of this program is 3100 (2900 + 200) marks (non-credit courses will not be added with total marks) 7.2 Other criteria for admission may be determined by the Academic Committee of the Department of Linguistics. 9.3 The program contains 124 credits hours, of which a. 116 (29 x 4) credits for 29 full courses (1 full unit course is 8. Requirements for the degree of 4 credit hours) 8.1 Successful completion of pre-specified credits hours in 8 b. 8 (8 x 1) credits for 8 partial courses (1 partial course is of 1 semesters in 4 (four) years. credit hour) 8.2 Obtaining of minimum cumulative grade point average of 9.4 Each full unit course is of 100 marks, and partial unit is of 2.0 on a scale from 4 (without any F grade in credit and 25 marks. non-credit courses). 9.5 Each semester of the 1st and 2nd year will contain 3 full 8.3 Completion of all requirements of the degree within 7 unit and 1 partial unit courses, whereas each semester of (Seven) academic years of first enrolment/admission. the 3rd and 4th year contains 4 full and 1 partial unit courses. 9. Description of Academic Year and Courses 9.6 Counting credit hours: In the semester system credit 9.1 Total Semester: 8. hours are counted on the basis of lecture class/ contact hours.15 Each semester shall be of 26 weeks, of which hours of teaching is equivalent to 1 credit hour and will be treated as 1 credit. Hence: a. 15 weeks for class teaching a. A full unit or a course with 4 credits needs 4 classes per b. 2 weeks break for preparation week of 60 minutes duration each. c. 3 weeks for final exams b. A partial unit or 1 credit course needs 1 class per week of d. 3 weeks for evaluation of scripts and publication of results, 60 minutes duration each. and c. A non-credit course also needs 4 classes per week of 60 e. 3 weeks for vacation (included within the scheduled minutes duration each. summer and winter vacations) 9.7 Non-credit Course 7

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The students should take two obligatory non-credit 11.2.2 For 1/4 course: courses (Ling 0001: Introduction to statistics and Ling a. Individual Presentation + Attendance (2.5+2.5) 5 marks 0006: A Modern Language) and at least one elective non- credit course from the course list offered by the Academic b. Viva 20 marks Committee of the department. However, only pass mark 11.3 Marking for class attendance (40 out of 100) is a minimum requirement to complete a non-credit course. Attendance range marks 10. Teaching 90% and above 5.0 a. For full unit course: One teacher/two teachers will be 85% to less than 90% 4.0 assigned for each course. 80% to less than 85% 3.0 b. For partial unit course: The student will be 75% to less than 80% 2.0 distributed in several groups where each group 60% to less than 75% 1.0 consisting of 8 to 10 students. One teacher will meet a group once a week. He/she helps them to prepare Less than 60% 0.0 viva/presentation which will be held by the 11.4 Grading structure for BA (Hons.) Degree programme in a examination committee at the end of each semester. 4-point grading scale.

11. Examination and Evaluation Numerical grade Letter Explanation Grade point Grade point 11.1 Evaluation and grading for a full unit course shall be grade (In full unit (In partial determined on the basis of - course) unit course) a. Assignment/project/group presentation 80 and above A+ Excellent 4.00 1.00 b. Class attendance 75 to less than 80 A Excellent 3.75 .94 70 to less than 75 A- Excellent 3.50 .88 c. Two class tests/mid-semester examination 65 to less than 70 B+ Very Good 3.25 .81 d. Semester final examination 60 to less than 65 B Very Good 3.00 .75 11.2 Marks Distribution 55 to less than 60 B- Very Good 2.75 .69 11.2.1 For full unit course: 50 to less than 55 C+ Satisfactory 2.50 .63 a. Class attendance 05 marks 45 to less than 50 C Satisfactory 2.25 .56 40 to less than 45 D Pass 2.00 .50 b. Assignment/project/class presentation 05 marks Less than 40 F Fail 0.00 .00 c. Two class tests/one mid-semester test 30 marks Incomplete* I 0.00 .00 d. Semester final (duration of 4 hours) 60 marks Withdrawn** W 0.00 .00 8

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* ‘I’ grade indicates a situation where a student is unable to 11.5.5 The academic committee of the department shall complete the full requirements of the course for not being constitute an Examination Committee for each semester. able to sit for the semester final examination. With the This committee consists of 4 members. The Academic submission of a valid and authenticated evidence of such Committee of the department preserves the authority to reason(s), and the recommendation of the course teacher, recommend the name of the chairperson of the concerned that particular student shall be allowed to complete the examination committee. At least one course teacher of the semester final examinations with the next batch. In one respective semester will act as a member of the semester maximum two ‘I’ grades shall be allowed to a committee.. The other members will be appointed as per student. the regulation of the faculty of arts. ** ‘W’ grade indicates that a student is permitted to 11.6 Examination Committee responsibilities withdraw /drop a course/semester without penalty. a. Moderate and print questions, conduct examination, and Withdrawals without penalty are not permitted after the viva voce. mid-semester examination. A student takes readmission in the semester concerned with the next batch by paying fees b. Appoint two teachers for the tabulation of results. for the whole year. c. Appoint a third examiner (if needed) from the panel of examiners approved by the Academic Committee provided that they are not the tabulators or the members 11.5 Administration of the examination of the Examination Committee. 11.5. 1 At the beginning of the semester the course coordinator d. Announce the semester final result and record students’ shall provide the students with a course outline indicating promotion to the next semester class. the objectives, contents, and activities related to the course, books to be followed, the date of mid-semester etc. 11.6.1 The tabulation work shall be started after all marks of the semester final examination received by the Chairperson of 11.5.2 The course coordinator will be appointed by the the Examination Committee. recommendation of the Academic Committee. He/she will be responsible to announce the result of the examinations 11.6.2 The chairperson of the Examination Committee shall within two weeks of the date of holding of the submit the semester final examination result, relevant examination. working papers, a list of students recommended for promotion to the next semester, copies of grade sheet of all 11.5.3 The date of the semester final examinations shall be courses of the semester to the chairperson of the announced by the Chairperson of the department in department. consultation with the Dean, Faculty of Arts. 11.6.3 The chairperson of the examination committee shall also 11.5.4 The department shall conduct all semester final submit a copy of the tabulated results of each semester to examinations with the assistance of the Controller of the Controller of Examination immediately after the Examination. announcement of the semester final result. 9

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11.6.4 The chairperson of the department shall hold the evaluated 11.8.2 For semester final examinations concerned course teacher scripts in his/her custody for at least twelve months after and second examiner will set question-paper of each the announcement of the final result and after that the course. The Examination Committee will moderate scripts will be disposed off according to the university question papers. practice. 11.8.3 The medium of language for the entire examination 11.6.5 The controller of Examination shall publish the cumulative process (along with question papers and answer scripts) results and provide a transcript showing course names, should be bilingual (Bangla/English). In case of any grades and the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) exception, the examination committee will be the highest of the candidates for the degree. authority to decide the medium of language for the relevant examination. 11.7 Evaluation of examination paper 12. Final Result a. The course teachers will evaluate the mid- semester/two class tests and the assignment/project The final result of each student will appear as grand total /group presentation. of all marks/cumulative grade point average (CGPA) that she/he will score gradually by the respective academic b. Semester final scripts shall be evaluated by two year. examiners (first and second examiner) appointed by the Academic Committee of the department. In this 13. Careers regard, relevant course teachers will be appointed as Upon completion of their graduation in Linguistics, first examiner, whereas Second examiners will students will be able to provide themselves in the careers preferably be appointed from the outside of the that are usually open to all arts graduates. In addition, department. student of Linguistics will be able to get some specific c. If the difference between the two examiners is more language related jobs like language teaching, translation than 20 percent (20%), the script(s) in question shall be and interpretation, speech pathology and therapy, examined by a third examiner and the average of the publication and dictionary management sector, public nearest two marks will be taken. relation, communication of section of a company or GO/NGOS, IT sectors, newspaper, electronic media etc. 11.8 Nature of question paper setting 14. Renewal and modification of the curriculum 11.8.1 For each full course unit the nature of mark distribution of question paper is as follows. Any kind of modification or renewal of this curriculum when needed shall have to be initiated by the Academic a. Narrative and Analytical Questions 40 marks Committee of the Dept. of Linguistics and approved by b. Short Questions 20 marks the Academic Council of the Dhaka University.

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15. Structure of the Courses 4th 7 Ling. 4703 Dialectology and the study 4 100 Year Semester Course Title Credit Marks of Bangla Dialects no.* Hours 4th 7 Ling. 4704 Stylistics and Bangla 4 100 1st 1 Ling. 1101 Introduction to Linguistics 4 100 Literary Analysis 1st 1 Ling. 1102 Applied Bangla 4 100 4th 8 Ling. 4805 Psycholinguistics 4 100 1st 1 Ling. 1103 Phonetics and Phonology-1 4 100 4th 8 Ling. 4806 Language policy and 4 100 planning 1st 2 Ling. 1204 Applied English 4 100 4th 8 Ling. 4807 Application of Computers 4 100 1st 2 Ling. 1205 Morphology-1 4 100 in Linguistics 1st 2 Ling. 1206 Bangla Literature-1 4 100 4th 8 Ling. 4808 Clinical Linguistics 4 100 2nd 3 Ling. 2301 Morphology-2 4 100 Non-credit courses 2nd 3 Ling. 2302 Evolution of Linguistic 4 100 Ling. 0001 Introduction to Statistics non- 100 Theories credit 2nd 3 Ling. 2303 Syntax-1 4 100 1st 1st Ling. 0002 English Literature non- 100 nd 2 4 Ling. 2404 Study of Writing System 4 100 credit and Orthography to to Ling. 0003 Sociology and non- 100 nd 2 4 Ling. 2405 Semantics and Pragmatics 4 100 Anthropology credit 2nd 4 Ling. 2406 Sociolinguistics 4 100 2nd 4th Ling. 0004 Psychology non- 100 3rd 5 Ling. 3501 Phonetics-2 4 100 credit year semester 3rd 5 Ling. 3502 Applied Linguistics and 4 100 Ling. 0005 Mathematics non- 100 Language Teaching Method credit 3rd 5 Ling. 3503 Sign Language 4 100 Ling. 0006 A Modern Language non- 100 3rd 5 Ling. 3504 Lexicology and the study of 4 100 credit Bangla Lexicography * The digits of a course number that precedes the course 3rd 6 Ling. 3605 Phonology-2 4 100 (except non-credit courses) title in the table mentioned 3rd 6 Ling. 3606 Bangla Literature-2 4 100 above indicate the specific year, semester and course 3rd 6 Ling. 3607 Information and 4 100 number. For example, in ‘Ling.4701’ the digit 4 indicates Communication the number of year, 7 denotes the number of semesters Technology (ICT) and 01 gives an identity of course serial number in this 3rd 6 Ling. 3608 Semiotics 4 100 year. 4th 7 Ling. 4701 Syntax-2 4 100 4th 7 Ling. 4702 Research Methodology and 4 100 Field Linguistics 11

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum Details of Courses 15.1.5 Learning Outcomes 15.1 Course Number and Title On completion of this course the students will be able to: (fvlvweÁv‡bi f~wgKv) ● Ling. 1101: Introduction to Linguistics be familiar with different core aspects of linguistics; 15.1.1 Credit Hours: 04 ● acquire some basic skills to analyse language from a linguistic point of view; 15.1.2 Course Description ● Be familiar with the fundamental characteristics of This course has been designed to give students elementary linguistics. knowledge about the very core aspects of linguistics. Through this course, students will learn the relation ● get an overview of the interdisciplinary aspect of between linguistics and other phenomena of the society. linguistics and its peripheral subfields. 15.1.3 Course Objective 15.1.6 References The objective of this course is to gain a preliminary Aveyj Kvjvg gbRyi †gvi‡k`| 2002| AvaywbK fvlvZË¡| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© understanding of the basics of linguistic theory with a focus D`q PµeZx© I bxwjgv PµeZx©| 2016| fvlvweÁvb| KjKvZv: †`ÕR cvewjwks on exploring the core subfields and its respective units of RxbvZ BgwZqvR Avjx| 2001| aŸwbweÁv‡bi f~wgKv| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© analysis, along with an overview of the peripheral wd‡ivRv Bqvmwgb, ˆmq` kvnwiqvi ingvb 2008 evsjv‡`‡k fvlvweÁvb PP©v: subfields. m‡PZbZv I m¤¢vebv welqK mgxÿv, XvKv wek¦we`¨vjq fvlvweÁvb cwÎKv, 1g el© 1g msL¨v 15.1.4 Course Contents gnv¤§` `vbxDj nK| 2003| fvlvweÁv‡bi K_v| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© Language and linguistics, the properties of language; iwdKzj Bmjvg I cweÎ miKvi m¤úvw`Z| 2013| evsjv GKv‡Wgx cÖwgZ evsjv fvlvi e¨vKiY, 1g LÐ I 2q LÐ| XvKv : evsjv GKv‡Wgx Sounds and the sound patterns of language; iv‡gk¦i kÕ| 1998| mvaviY fvlvweÁvb I evsjv fvlv| KjKvZv: cy¯ÍK wecwY mvjgv Morphemes, words and word-formation processes; mvjgv bvmixb| 2018| mv¤úªwZK evsjv kã m„Rb I e¨envi : iƒcZvwË¡K `„wó‡KvY| XvKv wek¦we`¨vjq fvlvweÁvb cwÎKv, el© 10, msL¨v 19, c„. 29-38 Phrases and sentences: grammar and syntax; †mŠif wmK`vi| 2002| fvlvweÁv‡bi f~wgKv I evsjv fvlv| XvKv: Abb¨v Semantics and pragmatics: meaning and discourse; ûgvqyb AvRv`| 1999| A_©weÁvb| XvKv: AvMvgx cÖKvkbx The origins of language, language history and change, Akmajian, Adrian et al. (2001). Linguistics: An Introduction to Sociolinguistic variables; language, society and culture; Language and Communication (5th ed). India: Prentice-Hall. Bussman, H.(1996). In P. Trauth G. and Kazzazi, K. (Ed.s). Language and the brain, Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics (1st ed.). London: Language and ICT Routledge. Hudson, Grover. (2000). Essential Introductory Linguistics (1st ed). Sign language. NJ: Blackwell Publishers Fromkin, V., Rodman, R. and Hyams, N. (2018). An introduction to language. California: Wadsworth Publishing. 12

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum evsjv evbvb m~Î Rowe, B. M., & Levine, D. P. (2015). A concise introduction to linguistics.London: Routledge. evsjv D”PviY m~Î Parker, F. & Riley, K. (1994). Linguistics for Non Linguists (2nd Ed.). Trask, R.L. (2007). Language and Linguistics. London: Routledge. wjLb`ÿZv- Aby‡”Q`, cÖwZ‡e`b, cÖeÜ wjLb O’GRADY et al. (1997). Contemporary Linguistics an Introduction. evsjv cÖæd-wiwWs NewYork: St. Martin’s Press. 15.2 Course Number and Title 15.2.5. Learning Outcomes e¨envwiK evsjv Ling. 1102: Applied Bangla ( ) After completing this course the students will be able to -

15.2.1 Credit Hours: 04 ● have the basic knowledge of origin and development of Bangla language. 15.2.2 Course Description ● get understanding of the grammatical elements and This course is designed to provide the students some basic rules of Bangla. traditional grammatical knowledge and rules of Bangla ● apply the learning outcomes in their academic field. language. Through this course they will learn elementary ● be familiar with the structure of Bangla language. rules and techniques of the grammar of this language to ● improve their speaking and writing skills in this improve their speaking as well as academic writing skills. language. 15.2.3 Course Objective 15.2.6 Reference AZx›`ª gRyg`vi|1406| ga¨fviZxq Avh©fvlv I mvwnZ¨| KjKvZv : bqv The objective of this course is to have a practical knowledge cÖKvk of the Bangla language and its usage in various spheres of academic scholarship. c‡ikP›`ª gRyg`vi| 1977| evsjv fvlvcwiµgv| KjKvZv : †`ÕR cvewj‡KkÝ 15.2.4 Course Content b‡ib wek¦vm| 1990| evsjv D”PviY Awfavb| XvKv : evsjv GKv‡Wgx (evsjv) Bangla †bcvj gRyg`vi (m¤úvw`Z)| 1992| evbvb weZK©| KjKvZv : cwðge½ evsjv fvlvi D™¢e I weKvk evsjv AvKv‡`wg evsjv e¨vKi‡Yi HwZnvwmK weeZ©b gwYjvj Lvb| 1993| evOjv PwjZixwZi µgweeZ©b| KjKvZv : cy¯ÍK wecwY kã I c`, kã‡kªwY KiY gyn¤§` Gbvg~j nK| 1993| Ôe¨vKiY-gÄixÕ, iPbvejx, 2g LÐ| XvKv : evsjv mwÜ, mgvm, cÖZ¨q, DcmM©, KviK-wefw³ GKv‡Wgx ev‡K¨i msÁv_© wbiƒcY, evK¨ †kªwYKiY, ev‡K¨i c`µg aviYv gyn¤§` knx`yjøvn| 1998| ev½vj fvlvi BwZe„Ë| XvKv : gvIjv eªv`vm© evK¨ ï×vïw×

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BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum GKv‡Wgx well as descriptive knowledge of phonetics and phonology. wd‡ivRv Bqvmgxb| 1997| evsjv evbvb ms¯‹vi BwZnvm I m¤¢vebv, evsjv In this course they will learn basic elements of articulatory GKv‡Wgx cwÎKv, 41 el©,2 msL¨v phonetics e.g. the analysis of speech sounds including their classifications, nature of airstream mechanism, wd‡ivRv Bqvmgxb, iex›`ªbv‡_i evsjv evbvb c×wZ (1996) evsjv GKv‡Wgx transcription of sounds with IPA etc. In the phonology cwÎKv, 40 el ©, 2 msL¨v section, students will acquire some fundamental ewki Avj‡njvj| 2001| evsjv fvlvi bvbv we‡ePbv| XvKv AvMvgx cÖKvkbx phonological concepts of human sounds. wkecÖmbœ jvwnWx (I Ab¨vb¨ m¤úvw`Z) | 1988| evsjv fvlvi cÖ‡qvM I 15.3.3 Course Objective AccÖ‡qvM| XvKv : evsjv GKv‡Wgx The objective of this course is to explore the human speech production mechanism and the physics of speech sounds myKzgvi †mb| 1998| fvlvi BwZe„Ë| KwjKvZv : Avb›` cvwewjkvm© wjwg‡UW along with a knowledge of how to transcribe them and mybxwZKzgvi PÆcva¨vq| 1998| fvlvcÖKvk ev½vjv e¨vKiY| KjKvZv : iƒcv gradually progress to understanding how sound systems Av¨Û †Kv¤úvbx of languages work. mybxwZKzgvi P‡Ævcva¨vq| 1975| evsjv fvlv-cÖm½| KwjKvZv : wRÁvmv 15.3.4 Course Content Articulatory Phonetics myfvl fÆvPvh©| 2002| evOvwji fvlv| KjKvZv : Avb›` cvewjkvm© cÖvB‡fU wjwg‡UW Introduction: definition, field and scope, sound production †mŠif wmK`vi| 2019 (Z…Zxq ms¯‹iY)| evbvb Awfavb I evsjv evbv‡bi and speech organs. wbqg: XvKv| Abb¨v Analysis of speech sound: airstream mechanism, status of the glottis and position of the soft palate, place and manner †mŠif wmK`vi| 2009 | evsjv fvlv I mvwnZ¨i BwZnvm: (cÖvPxb I of articulation. ga¨hyM): XvKv| nvwm cÖKkbx Classification of sound: vowel, consonant, diphthong and †mvif wmK`vi| 2002| fvlvweÁv‡bi f~wgKv I evsjv fvlv| XvKv| Abb¨v semi-vowel, segmental and supra-segmental sound. nicÖmv` kv¯¿x| 1981| iPbvmsMÖn, cÖ_gLÐ| KwjKvZv : mvwnZ¨ msm` Transcription of sound and International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Phonology 15.3 Course Number and Title (aŸwbweÁvb I aŸwbZË¡-1) Introduction: definition, phoneme, allophone, segment, Ling. 1103: Phonetics and Phonology-1 supra-segment, syllable 15.3.1 Credit Hours: 04 Phonological patterns; Distinctive features; Phonemic 15.3.2 Course Description analysis; Phonological alternations; phonological structure; This course is designed to give students a theoretical as Derivational analysis

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15.3.5 Learning Outcomes This course is designed to provide the students some basic traditional grammatical knowledge and rules of English On completion of this course student will be able to: language. Through this course they will learn elementary ● explain theoretical aspects of articulatory phonetics; rules and techniques of the grammar of this language to

● know the speech production mechanism. improve their speaking as well as academic writing skills. 15.4.3 Course Objective ● analyze human sounds from the point of view of basic phonological concepts. The objective of this course is to develop a functional knowledge of the English language with a focus on the four 15.3.6 References RxbvZ BgwZqvR Avjx| 2001| aŸwbweÁv‡bi f~wgKv| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for practical use in various spheres of academic scholarship. gnv¤§` `vbxDj nK; 2003| fvlvweÁv‡bi K_v| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© 15.4.4 Course Content gynv¤§` Avãyj nvB ; 1964, aŸwbweÁvb I evsjv aŸwbË¡| XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx 1. English Language and Grammar ● Phonology: vowels, semi-vowels and diphthongs, Clark, J. and Yallop, C. (1999). An Introduction to Phonetics consonants. and Phonology. London: Blackwell. ● Grammar: word formation, classification of word, Crystal, David. (1995). The cambridge Encyclopedia of tense, sentence classification, sentence formation, language. London: Cambridge University Press. primary knowledge of sentence analysis. ● Vocabulary Building Davenport, M. and Hannahs, S.J. (2005). Introducing

Phonetics and Phonology. London: Hodder Arnold. ● Levels of Appropriateness: colloquial and standard, formal and informal Laver, John. (2000). Principles of Phonetics. London: 2. Developing English Language Skills Cambridge University Press. Developing Writing Skills Trask, R.L. (1997). A Dictionary of Phonetics and Phonology. ● Paragraphs: linking sentences to form paragraphs, London: Routledge paragraph structure, topics sentence, developing Schane, S.A. 1973. Generative Phonology. NJ: Prentice – Hall, paragraphs specific and examples, paragraph unity INC and coherence.

15.4 Course Number and Title ● Essay: essay structure, thesis sentence, writing good e¨envwiK Bs‡iwR introductions and conclusions, strategies for essay Ling. 1204: Applied English ( ) development 15.4.1 Credit Hours: 04 ● Letter writing: formal and informal letters Developing reading skills ● Strategies for reading: skimming, scanning, predicting, 15.4.2 Course Description inference, analyzing and interpreting a variety of tests 15

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and text types, comprehension and summary. to English Language. London: Macmillan Press Ltd. Listening and Note-Taking Leech, Geoffrey, et al. (1992). English Grammar for Today. ● Listening to recorded texts and class lectures and London: Macmillan. learning to take useful notes based on listening. Leech, Geoffrey, et al. (2000). A Communicative Grammar of Developing speaking skills English. London: Longman 3. Functional English Murphy, Raymond. (2003). Intermediate English Grammar. ● Use of English in Academic Fields: writing essays, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. notes, paragraphs, CV Quirk, P. & Grenbaum, S. (2000). A University Grammar of ● English Writing Style and its Application English. London: Longman ● Use of English Punctuation Marks ● British and American Standard English: nature and Rutherford, William. (1988). A Workbook in the Structure of characteristics English. London: Blackwell.

● Common Errors of English Turton, N.D. & Heaton J.B. (1998). Dictionary of Common 15.4.5 Learning Outcomes Errors: London:Longman. After completing this course the students will be able to - 15.5 Course Number and Title 1. get understanding of the grammatical elements and iƒcZË¡-1 rules of English. Ling.1205 Morphology-1 ( ) 2. apply the learning outcomes in their academic field. 15.5.1 Credit Hours: 04 3. improve their speaking and writing skills in this 15.5.2 Course Description language. This course is designed to make students well acquainted with a brief description and classification of morphology. 15.4.6 Reference Through this course they will learn existing theories and Chalker, S. & Weiner, E. (1994). The Oxford Dictionary of methods of morphological analysis of words used in English Grammar. Oxford: Oxford University Press. languages. Cutts, Martin. (1999). The plain English Guide. Oxford: 15.5.3 Course Objective Oxford University Press. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Grover, B.O. (1971). Advanced English Practice. Oxford: basic concepts and theories of morphology with an aim to equip them with the necessary theoretical tools for Oxford University Press morphological analysis from cross linguistic data. Kuipor, M. & Allan, W. Scott. (1996). An Introduction

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Course Content unfamiliar languages, or to support the teaching of Morphology: scope, nature, types, importance more familiar ones ● evaluate the suitability of different morphological Different models of morphology frameworks for the morphological phenomena of Core concepts: morpheme, morph, allomorph, free and bound diverse languages morphemes, root, base, stem, affix and clitics 15.5.6 References Aveyj Kvjvg gbRyi †gvi‡k`| 2002| AvaywbK fvlvZË¡| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© Morpheme classification Nida's principles of morpheme identification: data analysis cweÎ miKvi| 1997| Ôevsjv iƒcZ‡Ë¡i f~wgKvÕ, BwZnvm I ms¯‹…wZ (fe‡Zvl and `Ë m¤úvw`Z)| KjKvZv: †`ÕR cvewjwks practical work gnv¤§` `vbxDj nK| 2003| fvlvweÁv‡bi K_v| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© Inflection gynv¤§` Avmv`y¾vgvb, (2008 ), evsjv mvwaZ cÖZ¨q: cyb©wePvi| XvKv wek¦we`¨vjq fvlvweÁvb cwÎKv, 1g el© 1g msL¨v Derivation Morphological processes: affixation, stem modification, iwdKzj Bmjvg| 1992| fvlvZË¡| eyK wfD: XvKv reduplication, suprasegmental modification, suppletion iex›`ªbv_ VvKzi| 1909| evsjv kãZË¡| KwjKvZv: wek¦fviZx MÖš’bwefvM Lexicon, lexeme and word iex›`ªbv_ VvKzi| 1338| evsjvfvlv-cwiPq| KwjKvZv: wek¦fviZx MÖš’bwefvM Word formation processes myKzgvi †mb| 1998| fvlvi BwZe„Ë| KwjKvZv: Avb›` cvewjkvm© cÖvB‡fU wjwg‡UW The morphology-phonology interface: morphophonemics Acquisition of morphemes iv‡gk¦i kÕ| 1988| mvaviY fvlvweÁvb I evsjv fvlv| cy¯ÍK wecwY: KjKvZv mybxwZKzgvi P‡Ævcva¨vq| 2000| fvlv-cÖKvk ev½vjv e¨vKiY| iƒcv A¨vÐ †Kv¤úvbx : KjKvZv 15.5.5 Learning Outcomes Asher, R.E. & Simpson, J.M.Y. (1994). The Cambridge On completion of this course students will be able to: Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics. Oxford:Pergamon

● know the basic concepts of morphology Press.

● read books and articles about morphology in a variety Bauer, Laurie. (2003). Introducing Linguistic Morphology. of theoretical frameworks Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.

● know the process of morphological analysis; Bhattacharja, Shishir. (2007). Word formation in Bengali: a

● explore the nature and characteristics of the whole word morphological Description. Berlin : Lincom morphology of Bangla and English Europa.

● undertake guided but original research in the Bloomfield. (1933). Language. London: Henry Holt & morphological structure of languages of different Company. types, for example as in field methods courses on 17

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Booij, Geert. (2012). The grammar of words: An introduction to 15.6.4 Course Content linguistic morphology. Oxford:Oxford University Press. A. History of Bangla literature Crystal, David. (1995). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of cÖvPxb I ga¨hyM) Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. B. ( Fábregas, Antonio, and Sergio Scalise. (2012). Morphology: 1. Charyapada: Selected verses From data to theories. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University 2. SreeKrishnakirtan: Selected verses Press. 3. Baishnab Padabali: Selected verses g½jKve¨, Abyev` mvwnZ¨ I Ab¨vb¨ Harley, Heidi. (2017). English words: A linguistic introduction. 4. Narrative poetry: NJ: John Wiley & Sons. Haspelmath, Martin. (2002). Understanding Morphology. 15.6.5 Learning Outcomes London: Arnold. On completion of this course the students will be able to: Matthews, P.H. (1974). Morphology: An introduction to the ● learn history, trends and nature of Bangla literature of theory of word-structure. London: Cambridge University the Ancient and Medieval Period; press. ● apply the skills and knowledge of Bangla literature in Verma, S.K, et al. 1989. Modern Linguistics: An Introduction. concerned professional field; New Delhi: Oxford University Press. ● be able to conduct critical analysis of respective Bangla 15.6 Course Number and Title literature. evsjv mvwnZ¨-1 ● Can explain the trend and nature of ancient and Ling. 1206: Bangla Literature-1 ( ) mediaeval period Bangla literature 15.6.1 Credit Hours: N/A 15.6.6 References 15.6.2 Course Description AwRZKzgvi †Nvl| evsjv bvU‡Ki BwZnvm| KjKvZv| This course is designed to make the students familiar with Avng` kixd| 1385| evOvjx I evsjv mvwn‡Zï BwZnvm| XvKv: eY© wgwQj some classic works of Bangla literature. The course teacher Avng` kixd| 1385| evOvjx RvwZ I evOjv mvwn‡Zï BwZnvm| eY©wgwQj : will select relevant and representational texts from Bangla XvKv literature. Through this course, students will study the brief history of Bangla literature as well as prominent literary †Mvcvj nvj`vi| 1954| evsjv mvwn‡Zï iƒc‡iLv (1g LÐ)| KjKvZv : AiæYv works of different branches of this literature developed over cÖKvkbx time. gyn¤§` Gbvgyj nK| 1991| Ôgymwjg evsjv-mvwn‡Z¨Õ, gyn¤§` Gbvgyj nK 15.6.3 Course objective iPbvejx (1g LÐ)| XvKv : evsjv GKv‡Wgx The objective of this course is to explore the history of gyn¤§` knx`yjøvn| 1998| ev½vjv mvwn‡Zï BwZe„Ë| XvKv : gvIjv eªv`vm© Bangla literature and study literary artefacts from the myKzgvi †mb| 1975| ev½vjv mvwn‡Zï BwZnvm (1g, 2q I 3q LÐ)| Ancient and Medieval Period and be able to conduct critical KjKvZv : Avb›` cvewjkvm© cÖvB‡fU wjwg‡UW analysis on respective poetry and prose. 18

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum †mŠif wmK`vi| 2009 | evsjv fvlv I mvwnZ¨i BwZnvm(cÖvPxb I ga¨hyM)| nouns, verbs, modifiers and adverbs XvKv: nvwm cÖKkbx Morphological trees Morphophonology: automatic alternations vs 15.7. Course Number and Title morphophonological alternations iƒcZË¡-2 Ling. 2301: Morphology-2 ( ) Valence 15.7.1 Credit Hours: 04 15.7.5 Learning Outcomes 15.7.2 Course Description Upon completion of this course students will: This course is designed to make students well acquainted ● learn advanced morphological theoretical models and with the latest theorems of morphology and the advanced paradigms level of morphological analysis of cross-linguistic data.. ● apply the recent theorems of morphology in different 15.7.3 Course Objective contexts. ● The objective of this course is to learn advanced theories of learn morphological analysis techniques for complex morphology and explore complex crosslinguistic data in cross linguistic data order to build upon previously learnt concepts and ● explore the interface of phonology and morphology theoretical tools of morphology. further ● explore the interface of morphology and syntax 15.7.4 Course Content 15.7.6 References Identification of Morphemes: morphological analysis of Aveyj Kvjvg gbRyi †gvi‡k`| 2002| AvaywbK fvlvZË¡| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© crosslinguistic data cweÎ miKvi| 1997| Ôevsjv iƒcZ‡Ë¡i f~wgKvÕ, BwZnvm I ms¯‹…wZ (fe‡Zvl Prosodic Word vs Morphological Word `Ë m¤úvw`Z)| KjKvZv: †`ÕR cvewjwks Paradigms and Morphosyntax gnv¤§` `vbxDj nK| 2003| fvlvweÁv‡bi K_v| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© Models in Morphology, Morpheme based Morphology: gynv¤§` Avmv`y¾vgvb| (2008 )| evsjv mvwaZ cÖZ¨q:cyb©wePvi| XvKv Item and Arrangement, Lexeme based Morphology: Item wek¦we`¨vjq fvlvweÁvb cwÎKv, 1g el© 1g msL¨v and Process, Word based Morphology: Word and Paradigm iwdKzj Bmjvg| 1992| fvlvZË¡| eyK wfD: XvKv Constitutional Structure of Words iex›`ªbv_ VvKzi| 1909| evsjv kãZË¡| KwjKvZv: wek¦fviZx MÖš’bwefvM Morphological typology iex›`ªbv_ VvKzi| 1338| evsjvfvlv-cwiPq| KwjKvZv: wek¦fviZx MÖš’bwefvM Inflection and Derivation: dichotomy vs continuum, relation to syntax iv‡gk¦i kÕ| 1988| mvaviY fvlvweÁvb I evsjv fvlv| cy¯ÍK wecwY: KjKvZv Grammatical Categories: diagnostics and properties of myKzgvi †mb| 1998| fvlvi BwZe„Ë| KwjKvZv: Avb›` cvewjkvm© cÖvB‡fU

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum wjwg‡UW 15.8.4. Course Content mybxwZKzgvi P‡Ævcva¨vq| 2000| fvlv-cÖKvk ev½vjv e¨vKiY| iƒcv A¨vÐ A. Basic Concepts †Kv¤úvbx : KjKvZv Indian Concept: Panini, Yask, Patanjali Bhattacharja, Shishir. (2007). Word Formation in Bengali: a Greek and Roman Concept: Sophist, Plato, Aristotle, Whole Word Morphological Description. Berlin: LINCOM Stoics, Thrax, Varro, Helias, Priscian Haspelmath, Martin. (2002). Understanding Morphology. B. Historical and Comparative Philology London: Arnold Origin and development of historical philology: Eastern Matthews, P.H. (1974). Morphology: An Introduction to the and western tradition till 18th century, History of 19th Theory of Word-Structure. Cambridge: Cambridge University century’s linguistics, Historical Phonetics, historical Press morphology, historical semantics Verma, S.K, et al. (1989). Modern Linguistics: An Introduction. Theory of reconstruction: Comparative and internal New Delhi: Oxford University Press. reconstruction, classification of languages. 15.8. Course Number and Title Language family and family tree, problem of comparative (fvlv‰eÁvwbK Z‡Ë¡i Ling. 2302: Evolution of Linguistic Theories reconstruction and family tree weeZ©b) Sanskrit, Greek and Latin: A comparative study 15.8.1. Credits: 04 C. Schools of thought in Linguistics 15.8.2. Course Description Geneva, Prague, Copenhagen, London, and Yale This course is designed to make the students well Chomsky and Generative Linguistics acquainted with some important theoretical, Typological and functional Linguistics, Cognitive methodological and descriptive issues in the history of linguistics linguistics. In this course, students will know about the prominent schools and movements in linguistics including Some important theories: Tagmemics, Glossematics, rational aspects of language study and historical, systematic aspects model, functional – typological Model, comparative, structural, generative, typological, functional Study of linguistics in Bangla language area and cognitive approaches of linguistics. 15.8.5 Learning Outcomes 15.8.3. Course Objective After completing this course the students will be able to: The objective of this course is to explore how theories in linguistics have evolved in the context of the history of ● describe traditional approaches to language study; linguistics, with a key focus on certain figures in linguistics ● explain the characteristics and stages of development and various schools of linguistic thought. of various schools of thought and movement in the 20

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history of linguistics; Robins, R. H. (1979). A Short History of Linguistics. London: ● analyze the approaches of historical, comparative, Longman. structural, generative, typological, functional and Saussure, Ferdinand de. (1960). Course in General Linguistics. cognitive linguistics. London: Peter Queen Limited. 15.8.6 References 15.9 Course Number and Title cveZ©xPiY fÆvPvh©| 1998| evsjvfvlv| KjKvZv: wRÁvmv G‡RwÝm wjwg‡UW evK¨ZË¡-1 Ling. 2303: Syntax-1 ( ) gnv¤§` `vbxDj nK| 2003| fvlvweÁv‡bi K_v| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© 15.9.1 Credit Hours: 04 iwdKzj Bmjvg| 1992| fvlvZË¡| XvKv: eyK wfD 15.9.2 Course Descriptions iv‡gk¦i kÕ| 1988| mvaviY fvlvweÁvb I evsjv fvlv| KjKvZv: cy¯ÍK wecwY This is an introductory course of syntax that explains the wkwkiKzgvi `vk| 1992| fvlvwRÁvmv| KjKvZv: c¨vwcivm analysis of sentence and its various categories. This course myKzgvi †mb| 1988| fvlvi BwZe„Ë| KwjKvZv: Avb›` cvewjkvm© wjwg‡UW will help students explore the development of syntax from traditional approaches of sentence analysis like origin and †mŠif wmK`vi| 2002| fvlvweÁv‡bi f~wgKv I evsjv fvlv| XvKv: Abb¨v development, classification, characteristics etc., to the the ûgvqyb AvRv`| 1988| Zzjbvg~jK I HwZnvwmK fvlvweÁvb| XvKv: evsjv techniques of structural syntactic analysis, and the early GKv‡Wgx development of generative syntax. The course will focus on teaching the mechanics of syntactic analysis in the X Bar Ariotto, Anthony. (1972). Introduction to Historical theoretic model and also briefly introduce the Minimalism Linguistics. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Programme in the generative tradition and also non- generative grammars such as Head-Driven Phrase Finegan, E. (2014). Language: Its structure and use. Cengage Structure Grammar (HPSG) and Lexical Functional Learning. Grammar (LFG). Fried, V. (Ed.). (1972). The Prague School of Linguistics and Languages Teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press 15.9.3 Course Objective Lehmann, W. P. (2013). Historical linguistics: an introduction. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the London: Routledge. basic concepts of syntax as well as the theoretical tools of sentence analysis and the context in which various Lespschy, Giulio (ed.). (1990). History of Linguistics (Vol., 1 frameworks of analysis have evolved. & II). London: Longman 15.9.4 Course Content Lyons, John.1987. Language and Linguistics: An Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Evolution of syntactic theories: Lyons, John. 1968. An Introduction to Theoretical Linguistics. Traditional Grammar: Eastern and Western traditions, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. classical syntax of Greek, Latin and Sanskrit. Traditional concepts of grammar and classification. Traditional Bangla 21

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syntax and its shortcomings. ● analyze the structure of sentences from a generative point of view. Structural Syntax: structural methods, layered structure, constituents, immediate constituent analysis, syntactic 15.9.5 References trees, binarity, phrase structure grammar and rewrite rules. D`qKzgvi PµeZ©x| 1992| evsjv ev‡K¨i c`¸‡”Qi msMVb| KjKvZv: cÖgv Generative Syntax: myKzgvi †mb| 1998| fvlvi BwZe„Ë| KwjKvZv: Avb›` cvewjkvm© wjwg‡UW Syntax as cognitive science: innateness, UG, learning vs ûgvqyb AvRv`| 1984| evK¨ZË¡| XvKv: XvKv wek¦we`¨vjq acquisition Borsley, R. D. (1991). Syntactic Theory: A uniﬁed approach, Modeling Syntax: data and hypotheses testing New York: Routledge. Basic concepts: Rules, trees and parts of speech, Chomsky, N.A. (1965). Aspect of the Theory of Syntax. modification and ambiguity, constituency tests London: Mass: London. Structural relations: dominance, precedence, c-command, Chomsky, N.A. (1957). Syntactic Structures. The Hauge: grammatical relations Mouton. Binding theory: anaphora, coindexation and antecedents, Haegeman, L., & Guéron, J. (1999). English grammar: A binding, locality conditions, binding principles A,B and C generative perspective. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing..

Basics of X-bar theory: bar level projections, complements Radford, A. (1981. Transformational Syntax. New York: adjuncts and specifiers, parameters of word order Cambridge University Press. CP, TP, and DP, theta roles and the lexicon Thomas, L. (Ed.). (1993). Beginning syntax. Oxford: Wiley- Head to head movement: V→T movement, T→C Blackwell.. Oxford: Blackwell movement, Do-support Hockett, Charles F. (1970). A Course in Modern Linguistics. NP/DP movement: passives, case theory New Delhi: Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Raising, control and empty categories Palmer, Framk. (1971). Grammar. London: Penguin Books 15.9.5 Learning Outcomes Thakur, D. (1998). Syntax. Patna: Bharati Bhawan Upon completion of this course the students will be able Fabb, Nigel. 1995. Sentence Structure. London: Routledge. to: Nirmalangshu Mukherji, et al. (2000). Noam Chomsky: The ● explore the evolution of syntactic theory; Architecture of Language. New Delhi: Oxford University Press ● understand the characteristics of traditional syntactic approach; 15.10. Course Number and Title ● explore sentential analysis in a structural framework Ling. 2404: Study of Writing-System and Orthography 22

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum †jLbixwZPP©v I evbvbwewa ( ) Materials used in writing: past and present 15.10.1 Credit Hours: 04 Directions of Writing 15.10.2 Course Description Graphetics, graphology, graphemics and linguistics This course is intended to familiarize the students with Graphetic issues: contrasts writing-systems of languages of the world. It will help them Graphemic issues: graphemes, allographs, diagraph, to know the description about origin and development, trigraph, ligature, etc. characteristics and orthographic features of the writing- systems of languages throughout the world. Orthography: Bangla, English and Others

15.10.3 Course Objective 15.10.5 Learning Outcomes The objective of this course is to introduce students to the On completion of the course the student will be able to: basic knowledge of how writing systems originated along ● acquire knowledge about the origin and with their development with a focus on the various features development of writing-systems; of the writing systems of the world. ● be able to analyze the features of writing-systems;

● gain knowledge on the materials used in writing 15.10.4 Course Content systems; Introduction ● be familiar with various writing-systems of the Primacy of oral Form over the written form world. Limitations of oral Form, and writing 15.10.6 References Importance of writing G.wm. gyinvDm (wbiÄb †Mv¯^vgx I m›`xcb fÆPvh© Ab~w`Z¨| 1996| wjLb I Importance of colour in writing eY©gvjv| KjKvZv: `xcvqb Writing: A Chronicle Kíbv †fŠwgK| 1992| cvÐywjwc cvV mnvwqKv| XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx Origin and development of writing: pictograms, †MŠwik¼i nxivPuv` ISv| 1989| cÖvPxb fviZxq wjwcgvjv| XvKv: evsjv ideograms, logograms, syllabogram, alphabet. GKv‡Wgx Principal scripts of the ancient world: sumerian, egyptian, gynv¤§` kvnRvnvb wgqv| 1989| evsjv cvÐywjwc cvVmgxÿv| XvKv: evsjv semitic, sindhi, kharosthi, brahmi etc. GKv‡Wgx Principal scripts of the present world: Roman, Greek, †gvnv¤§` Ave`yj KvBDg| 1986| cvÐywjwc cvV I cvVmgxÿv| XvKv: Semitic, Cyrillic, Chinese, Japanese, etc. 23

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum ivkxw`qv jvB‡eªix sentential level analysis. The course will also introduce iex›`ªbv_ †NvlVvKzi| ms¯‹…Z eY©gvjvi BwZnvm| 1978| XvKv: evsjv students to the basic notions of pragmatics and the use of GKv‡Wgx language in context. 15.11.4 Course Content Colums, Florina. (1999). The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Writing-Systems. Maden: Blackwell Publishers. A. Semantics 50% Mountford, F.D. (Ed.) (1985). ‘Language and Writing- Semantics: Definition, origin and development, nature, Systems’, in An Encyclopedia of Language. London: scope, classification Routledge. Basic concepts in semantics: Utterance and sentence, Barber, Charles. (1993). The English Language: A Historical contradiction, entailment, paraphrase, sense and reference, Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press denotation and connotation Bloomfield, L. (1933). Language.Holt, New York. Truth Conditions: Meta Language vs. Object Language Rice, F.R. (1959). The Classical Arabic writing system. Semantic Properties of Sentences: Compositional Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University Press. Semantics Suniti Kumar Chaterji. (2002). Origin and Development of Propositional Logic, Truth Tables, Connectives Bengali Language. Calcutta: Rupa & Co. Tautologies, Contradictions, Paradoxes Campbell, George L. (1997). Handbook of Scripts and Quantifiers: natural language quantifiers vs. predicate Alphabets. London: Routledge. logic quantifiers 15.11. Course Number and Title Negative polarity items Ling. 2405: Semantics and Pragmatics (evM_©weÁvb I cÖ‡qvMweÁvb) Ambiguity Analysis 15.11.1 Credit Hours: 04 Lexical semantics: 15.11.2 Course Description homonymy, synonymy, polysemy, antonymy, hypernymy, This is an introductory course on semantics – science of metonymy, metaphor meaning, and pragmatics – the way language is used in Thematic roles, Selectional restrictions, Semantic fields real world contexts. This course will help the students to acquire knowledge of nature, characteristics, history and B. Pragmatics 50% theories of both semantics and pragmatics. Politeness in Pragmatics 15.11.3 Course Objective Pragmatics: definition, nature and scope The objective of this course is to introduce students to the The Semantics vs. Pragmatics question revisited basic concepts of semantics focusing on word and 24

Metaphor Chierchia, G., & McConnell-Ginet, S. (2000). Meaning and grammar: An introduction to semantics. MIT press. Discourse and conversation Hatch, Evelyn. (1995). Vocabulary, Semantics, and 15.11.5 Learning Outcomes Language Education. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press On completion of this course the students will be able to Hurford, J. R. & Heasley, B. (1999). Semantics: A Course ● know the nature and scope of semantics and Book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Kratzer, A., & Heim, I. (1998). Semantics in generative pragmatics and their places in the discipline of grammar (Vol. 1185). Oxford: Blackwell. Vol. 1185. Oxford: linguistics; Blackwell,1998 ● use the tools of componential semantics on the Larson, R., & Segal, G. (1995). Knowledge of meaning: An sentential level; introduction to semantic theory.Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Leech, Geoffrey.(1983). Principles of Pragmatics. London: ● explore non-componential semantics on the lexical Longman and word level; Leech, Geoffrey. (2014). The Pragmatic of Politeness. New York: Oxford University Press. ● analyse the meaning of word and sentence through Levinson, Stephen. C. (1983). Pragmatics.Cambridge: understanding of some major issues in semantics Cambridge University Press. and pragmatics; Palmar, F.R. (1983). Semantics. Cambridge: Cambridge ● explore meaning in the context of pragmatics; University Press.

● get a basic introduction to the study of discourse. Peccei, J. S. (1999). Pragmatics. London: Routledge. Portner, P. (2005). What is meaning?: Fundamentals of 15.11.6 References formal semantics.. Massachusetts. Blackwell Publishers Rvnv½xi Zv‡iK| 1994| kãv_©weÁv‡bi f~wgKv| XvKv : evsjv GKv‡Wgx| Ltd. wd‡ivRv Bqvmgxb| 1999| evM_©weÁv‡bi ¯^iƒc : wewfbœ ÁvbkvLvi Searle, John R. (1977). Speech Acts. Cambridge: cªvmw½KZv, mvwnZ¨ cwÎKv, 43, 1| Cambridge University Press. Searle, J. R. (1985). Expression and meaning: Studies in the 25

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theory of speech acts. Cambridge: Cambridge University idiolect, pidgin and creole; Press. Thakur, D. (1999). Semantics. Patna: Baharati Bhawan. Bilingualism and multilingualism Wardhaugh, Ronald.( 1999). An Introduction to Code switching and code-mixing Sociolinguistics. Massachusetts. Blackwell Publishers Ltd. Language attitude: maintenance and shift Von Fintel, K., & Heim, I. (2011). Intensional semantics. Language problems and language minorities Unpublished manuscript. Yule, George. (1996). Pragmatics. London: Oxford Language endangerment and death University Press Language of the underworld 15.12 Course Number and Title Some major researchers in Sociolinguistics: William Labov, mgvRfvlvweÁvb Ling. 2406: Sociolinguistics ( ) Bernstine, Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, and recent trends in 15.12.1 Credit Hours: 04 Sociolinguistics 15.12.2 Course Description Sociolinguistics research in Bangladesh This course is designed to give the students information of language in relation to society. In this course, the students 15.12.5 Learning Outcomes will learn the techniques about social attitudes to language, Upon completing this course, the student will be able to: function of language in society, language variations, ● know the fundamental concepts and theories of language problems and sociolinguistic research. sociolinguistics; 15.12.3 Course Objective ● analyze sociolinguistic variations; The objective of this course is to introduce students to the ● basic knowledge of how language relates to social factors interpret relevant theories and methods of and learn the theories and tools necessary for sociolinguistics; sociolinguistic analysis of linguistic data. ● apply sociolinguistic theories to the social context of Bangladesh. 15.12.4 Course Content 15.12.6 References Scope, nature, origin and development, classification, cweÎ miKvi| 2003| fvlv‡cÖg fvlvwe‡iva| KjKvZv: †`ÕR cvewjwks Sociolinguistics and the Sociology of language, importance wd‡ivRv Bqvmgxb| fvlv I ag© (2000) `k©b I cÖMwZ cwÎKv, 17, 1| of sociolinguistics; fw³cÖmv` gwjøK| 1371| Aciva RM‡Zi fvlv| KjKvZv: †`ÕR cvewjwks Language and various social phenomena: social class, gbmyi gymv| 1985| fvlv-cwiKíbvi mgvRfvlvZË¡| XvKv: AvMvgx cÖKvkbx gender, religion, state; gyn¤§` Ave`yj nvB| 1959| gyn¤§` Ave`yj nvB iPbvejx (2q LÐ)| XvKv: evsjv Language variations: Dialect, Sociolect register, diglossia, 26

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum GKv‡Wgx well as experimental features of phonetics. g„Yvj bv_| 1999| fvlv I mgvR| KwjKvZv : bqv D‡`¨vM 15.13.3. Course Objective ivRxe ûgvqyb| 1993| mgvRweÁvb| XvKv: evsjv‡`k fvlvZË¡PP©v cwil` The objective of this course is to analyse the physics of the †mŠif wmK`vi I mvjgv bvmixb | 2009| evsjv fvlvq bvix kãvwfavb| XvKv: acoustic signal of speech sounds and explore the gvIjv eªv`vm© theoretical models of how the auditory signal is received mvjgv bvmixb| 2008| evsjv fvlvq wgkÖixwZi cÖ‡qvM: mv¤úªwZK cÖeYZv| XvKv and processed. wek¦we`¨vjq fvlvweÁvb cwÎKv, msL¨v 2, 115-124 15.13.4 Course Content mvjgv bvmixb| 2005| evsjv fvlvq ag©welqK kã: mgvRfvlvZvwË¡K we‡kølY| A. Acoustic Phonetics evsjv GKv‡Wgx cwÎKv, 49 el©: 1g-2q msL¨v, 170-180 Frequency, wavelength, amplitude, period, oscillation, Bright, W. E., & Coulmas, F. (1998). Handbook of Fourier analysis, formant, resonance Sociolinguistics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Chambers, J. K., Trudgill, P., & Schilling-Estes, N. (Eds.). Making a formant chart of Bangla vowel, spectrographic (2002). The handbook of language variation and change. reading of duration, voicing, aspiration, friction and Oxford: Blackwell. affrication Crystal, D. (2007). How language works. UK: Penguin Books Ltd. B. Auditory Phonetics Holmes, J. (2013). An Introduction to Sociolinguistics. London: Routledge. Structure and function of human ear, locus principles, Labov, W. (1972). Sociolinguistics Pattern. Philadelphia: categorical perception, pitch Vs tone, loudness Vs Philadelphia University Press. amplitude, sonority hierarchy Labov, W. (1966). The social stratification of English in New Generative Phonetics: Process, laws, discipline feature. York city.Washington DC: Center for Applied Linguistics. Pride, J.B. and J.H. Holmes (Ed.). (1972). Sociolinguistics: 15.13.5 Learning Outcomes Selected Readings. London: Penguin Books. On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Wardhaugh, R. (1998). An Introduction to Sociolinguistics. Oxford: Blackwell publishers Ltd. ● understand the theoretical aspects of acoustic and 15.13. Course Number and Title auditory Phonetics; aŸwbweÁvb -2 Ling. 3501: Phonetics-2 ( ) ● analyse phonetic data of both Bangla and English and recognise the relevant waveforms. 15.13.1 Credit Hours: 04 ● gain a working knowledge of auditory models of 15.13.2 Course Description human speech. This course is designed to give the students a carefully 15.13.6 References graded exposure to the fundamental as well as advanced Aveyj Kvjvg gbRyi †gvi‡k`| 2002| AvaywbK fvlvZË¡| XvKv: gvIjv aspects and theories of phonetics, concept, classification as 27

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum eªv`vm© 15.14.3 Course objective RxbvZ BgwZqvR Avjx| 1992| aŸwbÁv‡bi f~wgKv| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© The objective of this course is to explore the applied side of gnv¤§` `vbxDj nK| 2003| fvlvweÁv‡bi K_v| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© linguistics from a language teaching and learning perspective with a focus on language teaching iwdKzj Bmjvg| 1992| fvlvZË¡| XvKv: eyK wfD methodology. iv‡gk¦i kÕ| 1988| mvaviY fvlvweÁvb I evsjv fvlv| KjKvZv: cy¯ÍK 15.14.4 Course Content wecwY A. Applied linguistics Crystal, David. (1971). Linguistics. Hawaondsworth: Applied linguistics: Definition, scope, nature and origin Penguin Books The role and methods of applied linguistics: applied Trask, R.L. (1997). A Dictionary of Phonetics and Phonology. linguistics and linguistic theory, empirical research in UK: Routledge. applied linguistics Napoli, Donna Jo. (1996). Linguistics: An Introduction. Applied linguistics and language pedagogy London: Oxford University Press Development of terminology and lexica Mike, Davenport, et al. (1998). Introducing Phonetics and Phonology. London: Arnold. Linguistic-knowledge and textbook writing Ledafoged, P. (1962). Elements of Acoustic Phonetics. Translation and interpretation Chicago: The Chicago University Press B. Language Teaching Methodology Heffner, R. M. S. (1952). General Phonetics. Madison: The Language teaching methods: Approach, design and University of Wisconsin Press procedure 15.14 Course Number and Title Main methods in language teaching: Grammar translation Ling. 3502: Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching method, Direct method, Audiolingual method, Situational Methodology (dwjZ fvlvweÁvb I fvlv wkÿv`vb c×wZ) language teaching, Communicative language teaching 15.14.1 Credit Hours: 04 Basic concepts in language teaching: Age, Motivation, Testing, Error analysis, Need analysis 15.14.2 Course Description Syllabus and curriculum This course could be considered as the application of various linguistic theories in the practical field of society. Lesson plan and language teaching programme In this course, students will learn the nature, origin, scope Four skills of language: Listening, speaking, reading and of applied linguistics, including its existing methodology writing and the knowledge of teaching a language scientifically. Language teaching method and Bangladesh 28

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15.14.5 Learning Outcomes Venuti, Lawrence. (2002). The Translation Studies Reader. London: Routledge. After completing this course students will be able to: Wilkins, D. A. (1976). Notional syllabus. Oxford: Oxford ● be familiar with the concept, scope and origin of University Press. applied linguistics Wilkins, D. A. (1972).Linguistics in language teaching. ● explain theories and methods of applied linguistics London: Edward Arnold Ltd. developed over the period of time Yasmin, F. (2005).The critical period hypothesis and age ● apply linguistic theories to the concerned fields. issue in Bangladeshi ELT. The Dhaka University Studies ● explain the main concepts of language teaching (Vol. 62, No. 1). ● use modern techniques to teach any language Yasmin, F. (2005). The role of age in second language learning. The Dhaka University Studies, (Vol. 62, No. 2). ● apply the knowledge of teaching the four skills of language. Yasmin, F. (2006),English Language Teaching in Bangladesh:An overview.The Dhaka University Studies(Vol 15.14.6 References gynv¤§` Avmv`y¾vgvb| 2008| Abyev‡`i BwZe„Ë| XvKv: K_v cÖKvk 63,no. 1). Yasmin F. (2007) English Language Teaching in Allen, Harold B. (Ed.). (1971). Readers in Applied English Bangladesh: Secondary Education Teachers World, 30-31 Linguistics. New Delhi: Amerind Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. 15.15 Course Number and Title Bright, William (Ed.). (1992). International Encyclopedia of ms‡KZ fvlv Ling. 3503: Sign Language ( ) Linguistics (Vol. 1-4). New York: Oxford University Press 15.15.1 Credit Hours: 04 Coer, S. Pit. (1993). Introducing Applied Linguistics. London: Penguin Books. 15.15.2 Course Description Krishnaswamy, et al. (1992). Modern Applied Linguistics. This course is designed to make the students well India: Macmillan. acquainted with the nature, types, origin and development, structure and linguistic analysis of sign Richards, J. C. & Rodgers, T. S. (2001).Approaches and languages used all over the world. In this course the methods in language teaching (2nd ed.). Cambridge: students will also get adequate information about sign Cambridge University Press. language used in Bengali-speaking areas that will be Byram, M. (Ed.). (2004).Routledge encyclopedia of compared with other famous sign languages of the world. language teaching and learning. London: Routledge. 15.15.3 Course objectives Harrison, A. (1983).A language testing handbook. London: The objective of this course is to learn the basic concepts of Macmillan Publishers. sign languages in general and explore sign language in the 29

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context of Bangladesh. way of communication; 15.15.4 Course Content ● make reasoned ethical judgments, showing awareness A. Description of Sign Language of multiple value systems; ● Origin and development of Sign Language explore sign languages of Bangladesh and neighboring regions. Types of sign languages 15.15 6 References Sign languages of the world: American sign language, sign languages of Asia, Australia and Europe and Indian sub- mvwnZ¨ cwÎKv, el© 47, msL¨v-3 2006, XvKv wek^we`¨vjq, XvKv| continent ¸jkvb Aviv| ms‡KZfvlvi e¨vKiY| XvKv wek^we`¨vjq fvlvweÁvb Sign language of Bangladesh: Origin, development and cwÎKv, el©-1, msL¨v-1, †deªæqvwi, 2008| characteristics B. Sign Language in Linguistics Asher, R.E. & Simpson, J.M.Y. (Ed.). (1994). The Sign language: Phonology, morphology and lexicon Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics. Hong Kong: Grammatical categories of sign language Pergamon Press Ltd. International Encyclopedia of Comparison between sign language and spoken language Bright, William (Ed.). (1992). Linguistics. New York: Oxford University Press Historical change in sign language form Crystal, David. (1987). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Sign language acquisition Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Sign language: Promotion and education Fromking, V. & Rodman, R. (1998). An Introduction to Sign language as sociolinguistics Language. London: Harcourt Brace College Publishers 15.15.5 Learning outcomes Hudson, Grover. (2000). Essential Introductory Linguistics. London: Blackwell After completing this course students will be able to: Klima, E. & Bellugi, U. (1979). The Signs of Language. New ● summarize, synthesise and analyse ideas about sign York: Harvard University Press. language; Kyle, J.G. & Woll, B. (1995). Sign Language: The study of deaf ● get a wide perspective of the sign languages of the people and their language. Cambridge: Cambridge world; University Press ● explain sign languages linguistically; Lucas, Ceil (ed.) (2001). The Sociolinguistics of Sign ● get an idea of hearing-impaired community and their Languages. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

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Peae, Allan. (2002). Body Language. New Delhi: Sudha Dictionary publishing management: Composing, editing, Publications Pvt. Ltd. and publishing process. 15.16 Course Number and Title Electronic dictionary AwfavbZË¡ I Ling. 3504: Lexicology and the Study of Lexicography ( Study of English lexicography: Pre-Johnson, Johnson and AwfavbPP©v ) post-Johnson 15.16.1 Credit Hours: 04 Study of lexicography in the subcontinent 15.16.2 Course Description History and tradition of Bangla lexicography: Beginning, This course is intended to familiarize the students with nineteenth century and twentieth century. various aspects of lexicology and lexicographyÍthe science Study of lexicography in Bangladesh of dictionary making and management process. In this 15.16.5 Learning Outcomes course, the students will learn the concepts, evolution, classification, making process as well as recent trends and On completion of this course students will be able to: theories in lexicology and lexicography. ● understand theories and concepts of lexicology and 15.16.3 Course Objective lexicography; The objective of this course is to explore the basic concepts ● have in-depth knowledge of lexemes and lexical of lexicology with a focus on lexical semantics as well the semantics; practical side of lexicography and dictionary-writing. ● understand how lexicology feeds the practice of 15.16.4. Course Content lexicography; Definition, nature, and scope of lexicology ● explore the complex task of dictionary making and Differences between lexicology and lexicography management; Lexical phonology, lexical morphology and lexical ● explore various types of dictionaries. semantics 15.16.6 References gyn¤§` knx`yjøvn (m¤úvw`Z)| 1981| Ôf~wgKvÕ, evsjv‡`‡ki AvÂwjK fvlvi Classification of dictionaries: Monolingual, bilingual, multilingual, thesauruses, glossaries, historical dictionary, Awfavb| XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx learner’s dictionary, etc. †gvnv¤§` Ave`yj KvBDg| 1987| Awfavb| XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx Technical marks used in dictionary mvLvIqvr Avbmvix| 1993| wk‡ivbvg fvlvkv¯¿| XvKv : wccjm cvewj‡Kkb Dictionary compiling and process: Planning, data hZx›`ª‡gvnb fÆvPvh©| 1970| evsjv Awfavb MÖ‡š’i cwiPq| KjKvZv: management, method, dictionary structure, analysis and KjKvZv wek¦we`¨vjq representation of meaning, user perspective

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum mi¯^Zx wgkª| 2002| evsjv Awfav‡bi µgweKvk| KjKvZv : cy¯ÍK wecwY Suprasegmental phonology, lexical phonology, the syllable nicÖmv` kv¯¿x| 1981| ÔAwfavbÕ, nicÖmv` iPbv-msMÖn| KjKvZv : cwðge½ and syllabification, auto segmental phonology cy¯ÍK cl©` Optimality Theory (OT): Basic concepts, the architecture of nvwKg Avwid| 1997| bRiæj kãcwÄ| XvKv : bRiæj Bbw÷wUDU OT, markedness and faithfulness factorial typology, typological structures of changes, Syllable structure ûgvqyb AvRv` (m¤úv.)| 1985| evOjv fvlv (2q LÐ)| XvKv : evsjv economy, Metrical structure and parallelism, output-to- GKv‡Wgx output correspondence, Learning OT, Opacity. Cowie, A. P. (1990). Language as words: lexicography. In 15.17.5 Learning Outcomes An Encyclopaedia of language, Collienge, N.E. (Ed.). London: On completion of this course students will be able to: Routledge ● get acquainted with fundamental as well as advanced Hartman, R. K. (Ed.). (1990). Lexicography in Africa. Exeter: theories of phonology; University of Exeter Press ● explore recent trends and approaches in phonological Niemeyer, Tubingen. (1971). Manual of Lexicography. The analysis; Hague: Mouton ● analyse phonological data of both Bangla and English. Zgusta, L. (1988). Lexicography Today: An Annotated Bibliography of the Theory of Lexicography. 15.17.6 References Aveyj Kvjvg gbRyi †gvi‡k`| 2002| AvaywbK fvlvZË¡| XvKv: gvIjv 15.17. Course Number and Title eªv`vm© aŸwbZË¡-2 Ling. 3605: Phonology- 2 ( ) RxbvZ BgwZqvR Avjx| 1992| aŸwbÁv‡bi f~wgKv| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© 15.17.1 Credit Hours: 04 gnv¤§` `vbxDj nK| 2003| fvlvweÁv‡bi K_v| XvKv: gvIjv eªv`vm© 15.17.2 Course Description iwdKzj Bmjvg| 1992| fvlvZË¡| XvKv: eyK wfD The course is designed to explain how the phonology subcomponent of a grammar interacts with other modules. iv‡gk¦i kÕ| 1988| mvaviY fvlvweÁvb I evsjv fvlv| KjKvZv: cy¯ÍK The students will also develop skills in analysing wecwY unfamiliar language data and in presenting their findings Linguistics. orally and in writing. Crystal, David. 1971. Wandsworth: Penguin Books. 15.17.3 Course Objective Trask, R.L. (1997). A Dictionary of Phonetics and Phonology. The objective of this course is to explore advanced UK: Routledge phonological theories and tools of analysis with a particular focus on Optimality Theory. Napoli, Donna Jo. (1996). Linguistics: An Introduction. Cambridge: Oxford University Press 15.17.4 Course Content 32

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum L. evsjv Dcb¨vm I ew¼gP›`ª Mike, Davenport, et al. (1998). Introducing Phonetics and Phonology. London: Arnold. 4. AvaywbK evsjv KweZv Kager, Rene`. (1999). Optimality Theory. Cambridge: K. iex›`ªbv_ VvKzi Cambridge University Press. L. KvRx bRiæj Bmjvg Ladafoged, P. (1962). Elements of Acoustic Phonetics. M. Rxebvb›` `vk Chicago: The Chicago University Press. N. Ab¨ †Kv‡bv ¸iæZ¡c~Y© MÖš’ †jLK ev MÖš’ †Kvm© wkÿK KZ…©K wbe©vwPZ| Heffner, R. M. S. (1952). General Phonetics. Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press. 15.18.5 Learning Outcomes 15.18. Course Number and Title On completion of this course the students will be able to: evsjv mvwnZ¨-2 Ling. 3606: Bangla Literature-2 ( ) ● learn history, trends and nature of Bangla literature of the Modern Period; 15.18.1 Credit Hours: N/A ● 15.18.2 Course Description to know the history and development of Bangla prose. ● This course is designed to make the students familiar with apply the skills and knowledge of Bangla literature in some classic works of Bangla literature. The course teacher concerned professional field; will select relevant and representational texts from Bangla ● be able to conduct critical analysis of contemporary literature. Through this course, students will study the Bangla literature. brief history of Bangla literature as well as prominent ● literary works of different branches of this literature be able to know the works of major Bangla writers. developed over time. 15.18.6 References AwRZKzgvi †Nvl| evsjv bvU‡Ki BwZnvm| KjKvZv| 15.18.3 Course objective The objective of this course is to explore the history of AiæYKzgvi gy‡Lvcva¨vq| 1961| Kv‡ji cÖwZgv| KjKvZv : †`ÕR cvewjwks Bangla literature and study literary artefacts from the AiæYKzgvi gy‡Lvcva¨vq| 1998| Kv‡ji cyËwjKv| KjKvZv : †`ÕR cvewjwks Modern Period and be able to conduct critical analysis on contemporary poetry and prose. Ave`yj gvbœvb ˆmq`| `k w`M‡šÍi `ªóv| XvKv : evsjv GKv‡Wgx 15.18.4 Course Content Avng` kixd| 1385| evOvjx RvwZ I evOjv mvwn‡Zï BwZnvm| eY©wgwQj : AvaywbK hyM) XvKv History of Bangla Literature ( 1. Ewbk kZK Ges wek kZ‡Ki evsjv mvwn‡Zï BwZnvm gyn¤§` Ave`yj nvB| 1994| Ôevsjv mvwn‡Zï BwZe„ËÕ (AvaywbK hyM), gyn¤§` 2. evsjv M`¨: †dvU© DBwjqvg K‡jR I we`¨vmvMi Ave`yj nvB iPbvejx (2q LÐ)| XvKv : evsjv GKv‡Wgx 3. cÖavb cÖavb †jLK I mvwnZ¨vw½K: gyn¤§` Gbvgyj nK| 1991| Ôgymwjg evsjv-mvwn‡Z¨Õ, gyn¤§` Gbvgyj nK K. evsjv bvUK I gvB‡Kj gaym~`b 33

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum iPbvejx (1g LÐ)| XvKv : evsjv GKv‡Wgx 15.19.3. Course objective gyn¤§` knx`yjøvn| 1998| ev½vjv mvwn‡Zï BwZe„Ë| XvKv : gvIjv eªv`vm© The objective of this course is to introduce students to the gyn¤§` Ave`yj nvB, ˆmq` Avjx Avnmvb| 1994| AvaywbK evsjv mvwn‡Zï fundamental concepts of computers and information BwZe„Ë, gyn¤§` Ave`yj nvB iPbvejx (wØZxq LÐ), XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx technology with an overview of programming basics and web-design. kªxKzgvi e‡›`¨vcva¨vq| 1369| e½mvwn‡Z¨ Dcb¨v‡mi aviv| KjKvZv : gWvY© eyK G‡RÝx cÖv. wj. 15.19.4 Course Content myKzgvi †mb| 1975| ev½vjv mvwn‡Zï BwZnvm (3q I 4_© LÐ)| Introduction to Computers and Information Technology: KjKvZv : Avb›` cvewjkvm© cÖvB‡fU wjwg‡UW Introduction to computers and information technology, computer organization and architecture, the components †mŠif wmK`vi; 2003; evsjv fvlv I mvwn‡Zï‡Kvl, XvKv, gvIjv eªv`vm© of the system unit, input, output, storage, information and m‡ivR e‡›`¨vcva¨vq| 1961| evsjv Dcb¨v‡m KvjvšÍi| KjKvZv : †`ÕR logic, data structures, algorithms, operating systems and cvewjwks utility programs, application software, multimedia essentials, the Internet and World Wide Web (www), communications and networks, database management, computer security, ethics, and privacy, emerging trends in 15.19 Course Number and Title IT (Information Technology),etc. Ling. 3607: Information and Communication Technology (Z_¨ I Programming Concepts: †hvMv‡hvM cÖhyw³) Preliminary concepts of structured programming, object- 15.19.1 Credit Hours: 04 oriented programming (OOP), programming and problem 15.19.2 Course Description solving with any programming language (like C/C++/ Java),etc. This course introduces the essential concepts necessary to make effective use of computers by understanding Introduction to Operating System and Application computer basics and the application packages that are Packages: necessary for dealing with a modern academic and work MS-Windows (Operating System), MS-Word (Word environment. Along with the fundamental knowledge of Processing System), MS-Excel (Spreadsheet Software), MS- computers and its peripherals, the course introduces PowerPoint (Presentation Software), etc. networking, Internet applications, preliminary programming language concepts as well as some Web Programming Basics: important tools to manipulate spreadsheets, process Basics of HTML, JavaScript, PHP (With MySQL), etc. documents and prepare presentations. This course is a prerequisite for subsequent IT related linguistics courses Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata Theory: included in this curriculum. Preliminary concepts, mathematical background, brief 34

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concepts of formal languages, automata theory, etc. Gary B. Shelly, Steven M. Freund, Misty E. Vermaat. 2010. Introduction to Computers (Shelley Cashman Series), 8/e, 15.19.5 Learning Outcomes Course Technology On completion of this course, the students will be able to: ITL Education Solutions Limited. (2006). Introduction to ● To obtain a good understanding of computer basics Information Technology, 1/e, India: Dorling Kindersley Pvt. that includes internal organization, concept of Ltd. hardware and software, impact of computer in Monica D’souza, Jude D’souza, Trent . (2006). Learn society, characteristics as well as limitations of Computers Step by Step, 1/e, India: Dorling Kindersley Pvt. computers. Ltd. ● To learn about primary numbers systems, text codes Robert W. Sebesta. (2010). Programming the World Wide used in computers. Web, 6/e, Addison Wesley. ● To know about software, programming languages as Vikram Vaswani, (2005). How to Do Everything with PHP & well as language translators. MySQL, 1/e, Tata McGraw-Hill, ● To learn networking basics that includes structure, Seymour Lipschutz. (2006). Data Structures (Indian topologies, media and protocols. Adapted Edition), adapted by G.A. Vijayalakshmi Pai 1/e, ● To gain the fundamental knowledge of computer Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company limited programming including basic structure of a program, Y. Daniel Liang. (2009). Introduction To Java Programming, different operators and expression as well as different Comprehensive Version, 7/e, Pearson Education. programming constructs like decision making and looping. Guy W. Lecky-Thompson. (2007). Just Enough C/C++ Programming, 1/e, Course Technology PTR, Inc. ● To learn about necessary and important features of word processing, database management software and Peter Linz. (2006). An Introduction Formal Languages and presentation software. Automata, 4/e, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Inc. ● To get an idea about the Internet, services and impact, 15.20. Course Number and Title wPýweÁvb protocols and Internet address and the basics of web- Ling. 3608: Semiotics ( ) design. 15.20.1 Credit Hours: 04

15.20.2 Course Description 15.19.5 References we`y¨reiY †PŠayix| 2002| Kw¤úDUvi I Z_¨cÖhyw³ Awfavb| KjKvZv : Semiotics is the study of signs. A sign is defined as Avb›` cvewjkvm© cÖvB‡fU wjwg‡UW anything that can stand for or represent something. Semiotics is fundamental to the processes of communication and the production of meaning. Students 35

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will develop an understanding of the basics of semiotics Application of semiotics: Literature, Advertisement & and its application to linguistics and the analysis of Marketing, Medical science, Law, IT and Cyber space, communication and meaning. This course presents Multimedia, Education. semiotic theories and practices useful for critical thinking. Modality in Semiotics 15.20.3 Course objective Semiotic analysis including ‘Subcultures’ The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Importance of Semiotics fundamental concepts of semiotics, explore the relation

between semiotics and linguistics and learn the theoretical tools required for semiotic analysis of various sign 15.20.5 Learning Outcomes systems. 15.20.4 Course Content Upon completion of the course, students will: Define: sign, meaning, communication , semiotics ● know the nature, history and scope of semiotics and develop a deep understanding of sign and sign Difference between Semiotics and Semiology systems; Relationship of Linguistics and Semiotics. ● build a foundation in basic semiotic concepts, theories Semiotics as communication science and principles; Code: Definition and Classification ● create awareness to visual elements, advertisements, images, icons and indexical signs and how they Text: Goran Sonesson, Definition of Text, Tartu model of develop a semiotic analytical approach; textual analysis ● be able to analyze structures and cultural texts; History and Evolution of semiotics ● learn the methodological potential of Semiotics and Branches of Semiotics: cognitive, social, pictorial, media, their applications. computational, urban, bio-semiotics(few more) 15.20.6 References Saussure’s theory of sign: Dyadic model, Synchrony, ˆmq` kvnwiqvi ingvb| Diachrony, Langue, parole, Signification, connotation, Denotation Arif, Hakim. (2004). Woman’s body as a color measuring Peirce’s theory of sign: Triadic model, Semiosis, Icon, text: A signification of Bengali culture. Semiotica, 150 (1/4): Index, Symbol 579-595 Classification of sign: According to Saussure and Peirce Bignell, Ionathan. (1997). Media Semiotics: In Introduction. London: Manchester University Press. Some major figures: Ferdinand de Saussure, C.S. Peirce, Charles Morris, Claude Levi Strauss, Yuri Lotman. Chandler, Danial. (2002). Semiotics: The Basics. London: 36

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Routledge Minimalist Programme (MP): Core concepts, Morphosyntactic features, Constituency and Theta roles, Cobley, P & Jansz, L. (1997). Semiotics for Beginners. representing phrase structure, functional catagories: TP, Cambridge: Icon Books DP, CP, subjects and objects, Wh-movement, locality. Culler, Jonathan. (2001). The Pursuit of Signs. : Routledge 15.21.5 Learning Outcomes Eco Umberto. (1997). A Theory of Semiotics. Bloomington: On completion of this course, students will be able to: Indiana University Press ● understand advanced theories in the development of Foceville, Chasless. (1996). Pictorial Metaphor in Advertising. syntax. London: Routledge ● understand syntactic theories in the Chomskyan Hodge, Robert and Funther Kress. (1988). Social Semiotics. school, in particular the Minimalist Programme; Polity: Cambridge University Press ● Noth, Win Fried. (1990). Handbook of Semiotics. apply these theories to analyse the sentences of Bangla Bloomington: Indiana University Press and other languages. 15.21.6 References Merret, Floyd. (1997). Signs: An Introduction to Semiotics. Aveyj Kvjvg gbRyi †gvi‡k`| 2002| AvaywbK fvlvZË¡| XvKv : gvIjv Toronto: University of Toronto Press eªv`vm© 15.21 Course Number and Title (evK¨ZË¡-2 D`qKzgvi PµeZ©x| 1992| evsjvev‡K¨i c`¸‡”Qi msMVb| KjKvZv : cÖgv Ling. 4701: Syntax-2 ) cÖKvkbx 15.21.1 Credit Hours: 04 D`qKzgvi PµeZ©x| 1998| evsjv mseZ©bx e¨vKiY| KjKvZv : kªxAiwe›` 15.21.2 Course Description cvewj‡Kkb This is an advanced course of syntax. This course is gnv¤§` `vbxDj nK| 2003| fvlvweÁv‡bi K_v| XvKv : gvIjv eªv`vm© designed to familiarize the students with Chomskyan wkwki fÆvPvh©| 1998| mÄbbx e¨vKiY| XvKv : Pviæ contribution to syntax and various steps of his further development of syntactic theories. ûgvqyb AvRv`| 1994| evK¨ZË¡| XvKv : XvKv wek¦we`¨vjq 15.21.3 Course objective ûgvqyb AvRv` (m¤úvw`Z)| 1998| evOjv fvlv (1g LÐ)| XvKv : AvMvgx cÖKvkbx The objective of this course is to explore advanced theories of syntax and build upon the concepts and tools learnt in Adger, David. (2000). Core Syntax: A Minimalist Approach. syntax 1. Oxford University Press. 15.21.4 Course Content Chomsky, Noam. (1965). Aspects of the Theory of Syntax. Brief introduction to Government and Binding theory Massachusetts: The MIT Press

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Chomsky, Noam. (1978). Topics in the Theory of Generative and research design is taught. The nature of social and Grammar. The Hague: Mouton linguistic realities is introduced before the approaches of data are described. Instruments of data collection and data Chomsky, Noam. (2003). On Language. New York: penguin collection techniques are adequately covered with a special Books focus on the qualitative approach and its implications. Cook, V.J. (1988). Chomsky’s Universal Grammar. London: 15.22.3 Course objective Basil Blackwell The main objective of this course is to introduce students Culicover, Peter W. (1997). Principles and parameters An to the basic concepts of research methodology and its Introduction to Syntactic Theory. Oxford University Press procedures, the importance of research, its types and Fowler, Roger. (1981). An Introduction to Transformation implementation as well as the preparation of research Syntax. London: Routledge proposals and research design, along with data collection Kagers, Rani. (1999). Optimality Theory. Cambridge: techniques with a special focus on the qualitative Cambridge University Press approach. 15.22.4 Course Content Lumsden, Michael. (1988). Existential Sentence: Their Structure and Meaning. London: Routledge 1. Field Methods: 50 1. Scientific Investigation and Methodology; Lyons, John. (1991). Chomsky. London: Fontana Press 2. Social and Linguistic Realities: Ontology and Ribson, Jan. (1979). The New Grammarians’ Funeral. Epistemology; Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 3. Types of Research and Research Procedure; 15.22. Course Number and Title 4. Research Proposal and Research Design; Ling. 4702: Research Methodology and Field Linguistics 5. Approaches for Data Collection: Quantitative and M‡elYvc×wZ I †ÿÎfvlvweÁvb ( ) Qualitative with a Special Focus on Grounded Theory; 15.22.1. Credit Hours: 04 6. Data Collection Instruments and Techniques (questionnaire, checklist, interview, in-depth 15.22.2 Course Description investigation, case study, Focus Group Discussion); Introducing the students to the basic concepts of research 7. Data Analysis and Presentation. methodology and orienting them to its procedures is the main objective of this course. It consists of the definitional 2. Linguistic Survey and field work: 50 aspects of research that constitutes the fundamental premise. As a part of scientific investigation the students Purpose and planning of survey sampling: Survey for are apprised of the importance of research. They will learn dialect, bilingual and indigenous languages, survey for the meaning of research, its types and steps followed for others linguistic usage its implementation. The preparation of research proposal Practical exercise on data collection and data analysis in 38

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respective areas Himmelmann, P. & Mosel, U. (Eds.). (2006). Essentials of language Documentation. Berlin and New York: Mouton Reporting writing: Organization, chapters, heading and de Gruyter. sub-headings, tables and diagrams, notes and references, language and style, a formal research report Hong, Yunsook. (1991). A Sociolinguistic Study of Seoul Korean. Seoul Korea. Research Centre for Peace and 15.22.5 Learning Outcomes Unification. On completion of the course students will be able to: Miller, George. (1951). Language and Communication. ● gain insight into the meaning of science, methodology London: McGraw-Hill Book Company. and the role of research in scientific investigation; Newman, Paul & Ratliff, Martha. (2001). Linguistic ● classify research in terms of functions and goals; Fieldwork. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ● understand the rationale of the methodological steps Payne, Thomas E. (2006). Describing Morphosyntax. A guide along with developing skills to design a research for field linguistics. Cambridge, University Press. Seventh proposal; Printing ● learn procedures to outline a research design; Vaux, B. and Cooper, Justin. (1999). Introduction to Linguistic Field Methods. Berlin: LINCOM ● be able to appreciate the ontological nature of realities and suitable procedures to capture it; Wray, Alison and others. (1998). Projects in linguistics. London. Arnold ● build the capacity to develop data collection instruments along with learning how to administer, 15.23 Course Number and Title process and produce output. Ling. 4703: Dialectology and the Study of Bangla Dialects (DcfvlvZË¡ I evsjv DcvfvlvPP©v) 15.22.6 References Babbie, Earl. (2010). The Practice of Social Research. 15.23.1 Credit Hours: 04 California: Wadsworth Publishing Company. 15.23.2 Course Description Creswell, J. W., (1994), Research Design: Qualitative and Dialectology is a branch of linguistics that studies the Quantitative Approaches, CA: Sage Publications. systematic variants of a language. Dialect variation is present in most language areas and has important social Denzin, N.K. & Yvonna S.L . (Eds), (2000), Handbook of implications. This course emphasizes dialectology as a Qualitative Research, London: Sage Publictions. sub-branch of sociolinguistics and examines issues Jahangiri, Nader. (2000). A Sociolinguistic Study of Persian in related to allied disciplines, such as geography, history, Tehran Institute for the study of Languages and Culture of Asia sociology and social psychology. It also discusses the and Africa, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. dialect mapping process through scientific method. 15.23.3 Course objective 39

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The objective of this course is to explore the concepts of able to: language, dialect and dialectology from a linguistic and a ● understand the basic concepts of language, dialect and socio-political perspective, and develop a deep dialectology and develop a vocabulary bank related to understanding of regional variations in language with a the field; knowledge of the systematic features that distinguish major dialects of the world. ● know the history and scope of dialect study;

● build a foundation in dialect analysis, focusing on the 15.23.4 Course Content dialects of Bangla; Definition of dialect, dialectology; ● gain a factual knowledge of some of the systematic features that distinguish major dialects of the world; Scope and importance of dialectology; ● demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Historical background of the study of Bangla dialects; essential issues like language shift, language death, language endangerment and language maintenance Some important concepts related to the field: Focal Area, Relic area, Isoglossic area, Isogrades, Transition area, ● trace the evolution of dialectological theory and Blending, Isophone, Isomorph, Dialect intelligibility, methodology from 19th century to present Dialect contacts, Dialectometry and few more issues; 15.23.6 References Classification of Bangla dialects mainly by George Aveyj Kvjvg gbRyi †gvi‡k`| 2002| AvaywbK fvlvZË¡| XvKv : gvIjv Abraham Grierson, Suniti Kumar Chaterjee and Sukumar eªv`vm© Sen; c‡ikP›`ª gRyg`vi| 1992| evOjv fvlv cwiµgv (1g LÐ)| KjKvZv : †`ÕR Dialect analysis (identifying the linguistic features of cvewjwks dialects); gbmyi gymv (m¤úvw`Z)| 1994| evOvjxi evOjvfvlv wPšÍv| XvKv : evsjv‡`k GwkqvwUK †mvmvBwU Dialect Atlas, Dialect Map and Dialect Dictionary; gwbiæ¾vgvb| 1985| DcfvlvPP©v| XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx Criterions of Dialect surveying; gynv¤§` Avmv`y¾vgvb| 2006| Avw`evmx cvÎ: fvlv I ms¯‹…wZ| evsjv Related fields: Structural Dialectology, Statistical GKv‡Wgx cwÎKv, 50 el©, 2q msL¨v Dialectology, Corpus based Dialectology, Computational gyn¤§` Avmv`y¾vgvb| 2007| wm‡j‡Ui Dcfvlv| evsjv‡`k mvs¯‹…wZK Dialectology, Socio Dialectology, Perceptual Dialectology mgxÿvgvjv-6, XvKv evsjv‡`k GwkqvwUK †mvmvBwU cwÎKv

15.23.5 Learning Outcomes gyn¤§` knx`yjøvn| 1998| Ôknx`yjøvn iPbvejx (2q LÐ), XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx On successful completion of the course, students will be 40

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum iwdKzj Bmjvg| 1988| fvlvZvwË¡K cÖeÜvejx, XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx 15.24.1 Credit Hours: 04 mgxiY gRyg`vi (m¤úvw`Z)| 1992| cÖm½ : fvlvZË¡ I fvlvweÁvb| 15.24.2 Course Description †gw`bxcyi : Ag„Z‡jvK mvwnZ¨ cwil` Stylistics is considered as applied field of linguistics that myfvl fÆvPvh©| 2000| evOvwji fvlv| KjKvZv : Avb›` cvewjkvm© cÖvB‡fU explains the techniques of literary analysis and provides wjwg‡UW linguistics roles concerning this. In this course, students ûgvqyb AvRv` (m¤úvw`Z)| 1998| evOjv fvlv (cÖ_g LÐ)| XvKv : AvMvgx will study the origin and development, basic concepts and cÖKvkbx classifications of stylistics. In addition, they will acquire some basic skills and techniques to analyze literary works. Asher, R. E. (ed.). 1994. The Encyclopedia of Language and 15.24.3 Course objective Linguistics (Vol. 2). New York: Pergamon Press The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Boberg, C., Nerbonne, J. A., & Watt, D. J. L. (Eds.). (2018). The fundamental concepts of style, as well as theories and handbook of dialectology. New Jersey: Wiley Blackwell. techniques of stylistics for literary analysis. Bright, William (Ed.). (1992). International Encyclopedia of 15.24.4 Course Content Linguistics (Vol. 1).Oxford: Oxford University Press A. Stylistics 40 Marks Britain, David & Cheshire, Jenny, (Eds.). (2003). Social Dialectology in honour of Peter Trudgill. Amsterdam: John Stylistics: Definition, origin and development, Benjamins PublishingCompany. classification Chambers, J. J. Trudgill, J K. (1994). Dialectology. Style and form: nature, difference, language and style Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Some basic concepts: Structure and texture, selection, Grierson, G A. (1903). Linguistic Survey of India. New Delhi: deviation, parallelism Banarasi Das. Cognitive Stylistics: reference, deixis and textual Long, D & Preston, R. Dennis. (Eds.). (1999). Handbook of worlds, schema theory and text world, cognitive Perceptual Dialectology (Vol. 1). Amsterdam: John metaphor, theory and text analysis, Foregrounding Benjamins PublishingCompany. theory, attribution theory and characterization, social cognition and characterization Long, D & Preston, R. Dennis. (Eds.). (2002). Handbook of Perceptual Dialectology. Vol. 2. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Empirical Stylistics: Corpora and stylistics, informant PublishingCompany. testing and stylistics, stylistics and other approaches to textual analysis and theory Stylometry

B. Literary Analysis 40 Marks 15.24. Course Number and Title ˆkjxweÁvb I mvwnZ¨wePvi Relation between stylistics and literary analysis Ling. 4704: Stylistics and Literary analysis ( ) 41

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum ˆmq` kvnwiqvi ingvb| 2008| Dcgv-wPÎKí I cÖZxKwP‡nèi Sanskrit theories of literary analysis b›`bZË¡:ew¼g I iex›`ªbv_; XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx Western theories of literary analysis †mŠif wmK`vi| 2002| ÷vBwjmw÷K&m& : evsjv fvlv I mvwnZ¨| XvKv : Semiotic approaches of literary analysis: Structuralist gvIjv eªv`vm© poetics, signification – denotation, connotation, myth, syntagmatic and paradigmatic relation †mŠif wmK`vi| 2004| K_vmvwn‡Zï wkíiƒc I fvlv‰kjx| XvKv : Lvb eªv`vm© C. Application of Stylistics Theory 20 Marks 1. On selected Bangla/English literary works Culler, Jonathon. (2002). Structurilist Poetics. London: Routledge 2. On selected Bangla/English writers Hones, J. (1992). Introducing Stylistics. London: Routledge 15.24.5 Learning Outcomes Hough, G.(1969). Style and Stylistics. London: Routledge After completing this course, the students will be able to: Lucas, F L. (1972). Style. London: Cassells ● be familiar with style, basic concepts and classification of stylistics; May, Rachel. (1994). The Translation in Text. Evanton: Northwestern University Press ● explain various stylistic theories as well as techniques of literary analysis; Terner, G W. (1973). Stylistics. London: Penguin Books ● apply stylistic techniques and tools to various forms Toolman, Michael, (1988). Language in Literature. London: of Bangla and English literature. Arnold 15.24.6 References Wales, K. (1989). A Dictionary of Stylistics. Ac~e©Kzgvi ivq| 1989| ˆkjxweÁvb| KjKvZv : gWvY© eyK G‡RÝx Zhirmaunsky, V. M. (1985). Selected Writing: Linguistic. AiæYKzgvi emy (m¤úvw`Z)| 1992| evOjv M`¨wRÁvmv| KjKvZv : mgZU Poetics. Moscow: Progress Publishers cÖKvkb AvwklKzgvi †`| 1992| mvwnZ¨v‡jvPbv I ˆkjxweÁvb| K?jKvZv : mvwnZ¨ cÖKvk b‡e›`y †mb| 1990| evsjv M`¨: ÷vBwjmw÷K&m&| KjKvZv : mvwnZ¨ cÖKvk cweÎ miKvi| 1985| M`ïxwZ, c`ïxwZ| KjKvZv : mvwnZ¨‡jvK wd‡ivRv Bqvmgxb| 2002| evsjv mvayixwZ I PwjZixwZ : weZ‡K©i D™¢e, weKvk I cwiYwZ XvKv wek¦we`¨vjq cwÎKv, 73| wkwkiKzgvi `vk| 1986| M`¨ c‡`ï Ø›Ø| KjKvZv : †`ÕR cvewjwks

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15.25. Course Number and Title Second language acquisition: Information processing g‡bvfvlvweÁvb Ling. 4805: Psycholinguistics ( ) theory, Explicit vs Implicit learning, connectionism. 15.25.1 Credit Hours: 04 Speech perception 15.25.2 Course Description Speech production: Planning, speech errors and This course is introduced to enable the students to explain articulation. psycholinguistic descriptions. Through this course 15.25.5 Learning Outcomes students will learn the origin and development of psycholinguistics, language acquisition process, methods On completion of the course, students will be able to: of psycholinguistic research and biological foundation of ● understand the major theories of psycholinguistics; language. ● understand the key concepts regarding the 15.25.3 Course objective psychological nature of language learning and use; The objective of this course is to introduce the ● understand empirical studies of psycholinguistics; fundamental concepts and theories of psycholinguistics with view to understanding the psychological aspect of ● demonstrate knowledge about psycholinguistic language, how language is acquired and processed in the experiments; brain, and the experimental side of empirical ● synthesize results and findings of psycholinguistic psycholinguistics studies. studies within certain themes.

15.25.6 References 1. ¸jkvb Aviv| wkkyi fvlv AR©b : cÖ_g AvVvi gvm, evsjv‡`k GwkqvwUK †mvmvBwU 15.25.4 Course Content cwÎKv, el©-1, msL¨v-1, †deªæqvwi 2008| Psycholinguistics: History and development 2. ¸jkvb Aviv| Ôfvlv AR©b ZË¡Õ XvKv wek^we`¨vjq cwÎKv, msL¨v-65, A‡±vei Themes and Research methodology of psycholinguistics. 1999, XvKv wek^we`¨vjq, XvKv| Approaches to first language acquisition: Behaviorism; 3. ¸jkvb Aviv| Ôg‡bvfvlvweÁv‡bi f~wgKvÕ mvwnZ¨ cwÎKv 40 el©, 1g msL¨v, Nativism; Interactionism ; Usage based theories; Critical A‡±vei 1996, XvKv wek^we`¨vjq, XvKv| period hypothesis gnv¤§` `vbxDj nK| 1994| fvlvweÁv‡bi m~²Zi cÖm½| XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx Biological foundation of language: Language and human brain structure. wg_yb e¨vbvRx©| evOvwj wkïi fvlv-AR©‡bi m~Pbv-ce© I fvwlK cÖwZ‡ek| XvKv wek¦we`¨vjq, fvlvweÁvb cwÎKv| 10 el© 19 msL¨v| 2018 Language disorders: aphasia, dyslexia, SLI wg_yb e¨vbvR©x... |

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Akamanjian, Adrian, et al. (1996). Linguistics: An acquainted with basic concept, scope and various methods Introduction to Language and Communication, New of language planning and policy, its importance and Delhi: Prentice-Hall Private Limited necessity. Aitchison, Jean. (1996). The Articulate Mammal: An 15.26.3 Course Objective Introduction to Psycholinguistic. London: Routledge The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Collinge, N.E., et al. (1990). An Encyclopedia of Language. fundamental concepts of language planning and policy, London: Routledge the social and political aspects involved and the consequences for the development of a language with a Crystal, David. (1998). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of focus on the Bangla language in the context of Bangladesh. Language. New York: Cambridge University Press 15.26.4 Course Content Garman, Michael. (1996). Psycholinguistics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press A. Language Planning Hudnon, Grover. (2000). Essential Introductory Linguistics. Theoretical Concepts of language planning London: Blackwell Early examples of planning Hudson. H. (1987). Psycholinguistics. London: Cambridge Origin of perception University Press Planning under which description? Scovel, Thomas. (1980). Psycholinguistics. New York: Oxford University Press. Planning under which authority? Yasmin, F. (2005).The critical period hypothesis and age issue Related terms to indicate the subject matters and their in Bangladeshi ELT. The Dhaka University Studies, Vol. 62, clarifications No. 1 Nature of planning Yasmin, F. (2005). The role of age in second language learning. Subject matter of planning The Dhaka University Studies, Vol. 62, No. 2. Planning procedure 15.26. Course number and Title fvlv-cwiKíbv I fvlvbxwZ Negative attitudes towards its success Ling 4806: Language Planning and Policy ( ) Important theories and models of language planning: 15.26.1 Credit Hours: 04 Haugen, Gloss, Cooper, Ferguson, Jernudd, Rabin, 15.26.2 Course Description Neustupny Language Planning and Policy emphasizes the importance Language planning in mono- and bilingual country: of language management for the overall development of Bangladesh the country. This course is designed to get the students Language planning in multilingual countries: India, 44

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Pakistan, Srilanka ● acquire the knowledge of nature and subject-matters of language planning Political and social aspects of language planning: Globalization, Hegemony of English, Linguistic genocide ● know how to develop Bangla language and death ● be familiar with the various measures taken for the Idea of language purism uniformity Bangla orthography Necessity and role of language planning agencies: The east ● be familiar with the arguments why mother-tongue and the west should be the medium of instruction in higher Medium of the higher education of Bangladesh education. Individual effort for planning for Bangla 15.26.6 References wd‡ivRv Bqvmgxb| 1996| evsjv fvlv cwiKíbvq mvgwqKc‡Îi f~wgKv,evsjv B. Language policy GKv‡Wgx cwÎKv, 40 el ©, 4| Theoretical concepts: wd‡ivRv Bqvmgxb| 1998| evsjv‡`‡ki fvlv PPv© I fvlv GKv‡Wwg : GKwU Relation and difference language planning and policy ch©‡jvPbvevsjv GKv‡Wgx cwÎKv, 42 el ©, 3| Steps of a pragmatic policy for effective language planning e`iæÏxb Dgi| 1984| fvlv Av‡›`vjb cÖm½: KwZcq `wjj| XvKv: evsjv GKv‡Wgx ekxi Avj&‡njvj| 1986| evsjv GKv‡Wgxi BwZnvm| XvKv; evsjv GKv‡Wgx Colonial language policy in Bangladesh before 1947 g`b‡gvnb Kzgvi| 1381| e½xq mvwnZ¨ cwil‡`i BwZnvm; cÖ_g ce©| KwjKvZv : Concept of three-language policy (TLP) e½xq mvwnZ¨ cwil` Language policy in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan: The gbmyi gymv| 1984| fvlv cwiKíbv I Ab¨vb¨ cÖeÜ| XvKv: gy³aviv past and the present situation gbmyi gymv| 1985| fvlv cwiKíbvi mgvRZË¡| XvKv : evsjv GKv‡Wgx Language Policy reflected in the Constitution of Pakistan and Bangladesh mvLvIqvr Avbmvix| 2016| evsjv‡`‡ki msweavb : fvlv-ms‡kvab cÖ¯Íve| XvKv : gyw³eyw× cÖKvkbv Language planning agencies: The policy adoption mvLvIqvr Avbmvix| 2019| evsjv‡`‡k fvlv-cwiKíbv I fvlvbxwZ| XvKv : m„wó Bangla Bhasha Committee Report, 1983 nvwKg Avwid| 2004| Ôwek¦vqbÕ cÖKí, wek¦fvlv cwiw¯’wZ I evsjv fvlv| Bangla Bhasha Prachalan Ain, 1987 gvmy`y¾vgvb I †di‡`Šm †nv‡mb (m¤úv), wek¦vqb msKU I m¤¢vebv| XvKv : gvIjv eªv`vm© Spirit of International Mother Language day 15.26.5 Learning Outcomes Cooper, Robert L. (1989). Language Planning and Social Change. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press On completion of this course, students will be able to- Fishman, Joshua A. (Ed.). (1974). Advances in Language ● find out the description of language planning and Planning. The Hague; Mouton policy 45

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Maniruzzaman. (1998). Studies in Bangla Languages. Dhaka: Computing environment for linguistics research Adiabad Linguistic data analysis in computer. acquiring and Monsur Musa. (1981). Language Planning in Srilanka. Dacca creating electronic text, markup scheme, basic analysis Rubin, J. & Jerrudd, Bjorn H. (Ed.). (1975). Can Language be Software for teaching linguistics: history of computer Planned? Hawaii; An East-West Center Book aided language-learning module, computer assisted instruction, applications of CALL. Rubin, J. & Shuy, R. W. (Eds.). (1973). Language Planning;: Current Issues and Research. Washington: Georgetown Software for doing field linguistics: criteria for evaluating University Press linguistic software, use of PRAAT and CLAN Rubin, Joan et. al. (Ed.). (1977). Language Planning Process. History and development of using Bangla in Computer The Hague: Mouton. Development of Bangla software: Scope and necessity. Singh, U. N. & Srivastava, R. N. (1987). Perspective in 15.27.5 Learning Outcomes Language Planning. Calcutta: Mithila Darshan. On completion of this course, the students will be able to: 15.27. Course Number and Title fvlv-cÖhyw³ ● explore the necessity of computer and computer Ling 4807: Applications of Computer in Linguistics ( ) environment in linguistic research; 15.27.1 Credit Hours: 04 ● understand the linguistic data structure and the 15.27.2 Course Description computing environment required for linguistic This is an advanced and specialized course of ICT with research. special reference to linguistics. This course will help the ● analyse diverse kinds of linguistics related computer students to learn the history of using computers in software; linguistics as well as linguistics related computer software. ● In addition, there will be a short description of understand the requirements for developing software for linguistics; computational linguistics and brief history about application of computer in Bangla language. ● use essential software regarding linguistics and 15.27.3 Course objective language teaching; The objective of this course is to understand the nature of ● understand the introductory concepts of linguistic data and the use of computers in respect to computational linguistics. linguistic research and teaching with an introduction to the 15.27.6 References basic concepts of computational linguistics. gvkiæi BgwZqvR: AvšÍR©vwZK fvlv Ges AvšÍR©vwZK fvlv weÁvb cÖv_wgK cvV 15.27.4 Course Content I we‡kølY, XvKv wek¦we`¨vjq, fvlvweÁvb| 7g-8g el©-13-16 msL¨v| XvKv| 2016 46

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Hawisher, Gail E. & Selfe, Synthia L. (2001). Global understanding various language disorders and Literacies and The World-Wide-Web. New York: Routledge impairments along with the practical application of this knowledge. Lawler, John M. & Dry, Helen Aristar. (1998). Using Computer in Linguistics: A practical Guide. New York: 15.28.4 Course Content: Routledge Clinical Linguistics: definition, Scope, nature Rosner, Michael J. & Roderick. (1992). Computational History of Clinical Linguistics Linguistics and Formal Semantics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Relations among Clinical Linguistics, Neurolinguistics and Psycholinguistics Cover, T.M. and Thomas, J.A. (1991).Elements of Information Theory. Wiley Clinical Linguistics, language pathology, speech pathology James, A. (1994). Natural Language Understanding. The Clinical Linguistics and the nature of therapy, treatment Benjamins/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc and rehabilitation Jelinek, F. (1998). Statistical Methods for Speech Recognition. Differences between language disorder and language The MIT Press impairment Jurafsky, and Martin. (2000). Speech and Language Various types of language disorders and impairments: Processing. Prentice Hall Aphasia, Apraxia, Dysarthria, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Autism, SLI 15.28. Course Number and Title Clinical linguistics and profession Ling. 4808: Clinical Linguistics 15.28.1 Credit Hours: 04 15.28.5 Learning Outcomes 15.28.2 Course Description On completion of this course students will be able to: Clinical Linguistics indicates the ideas and methods of ● linguistic research to the analysis and treatment of various develop an understanding of the core linguistic kinds of language disorders and impairment. In this concepts which underpin the study of clinical course students will learn some theoretical aspects of linguistics; clinical linguistics as well as the nature and characteristics ● develop a critical understanding of features of of various types of disorders and impairments related to communication disorders and their impact on language. language; 15.28.3 Course Objective ● gain advanced knowledge of theories, approaches and The objective of this course is to explore the concepts and methods to engage in advanced study and research theories of clinical linguistics with a view to relevant to the field of clinical linguistics; 47

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● apply the knowledge of clinical linguistics in practical intervention. New York: The Guilford Press. fields. Goodglass, H. (1993). Understanding aphasia. San Diego: Academic Press. 15.28.6 References Grizzle KL and Simms MD. Language and learning: A Ahlsen, E. (2006). Introduction to Neurolinguistics. Amsterdam/Philadelphia; John Benjamins Publishing discussion of typical and disordered development. Curr Probl Company Pediatr Adolesc Health Care 2009;39:168-89. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental health disorders: DSM-5 (5th Grodzinsky,Y. and Amunts K.(2006). Broca's region. Oxford ed).Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing. University Press. Arif, Hakim & Bol, Gerard W. (2008).Counting MLU in Harley, Trevor (2001). The Psychology of Language from data morphemes and MLU in words in a normally developing to theory. Psychology Press Ltd. child and child with a language disorder: A comparative study. The Dhaka University Journal of Linguistics, vol.1, no.1, Ingram, John C.L. (2007) Neurolinguistics an introduction to 167-182 spoken language processing and its disorder, Cambridge University Press: UK Basso, Anna (2003). Aphasia and its Therapy. Oxford University Press Lowell, S.C., Felton, R.H., Hook, P.E. (2014). Basic Facts Clezy Gillian et el (1996). Communication Disorder An About Assessment of Dyslexia: Testing for Teaching. Introduction for communication-Based Rehabilitat worker. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association. Hong Kong: Hong Kong university Press Crystal, D. (1981). Clinical linguistics. In Arnold, G.E., Johnson CP, Myers SM (2007). "Identification and Winckel, F. & Wyke, B. D. (Eds.), Disorders of Human evaluation of children with autism spectrum Communications 3. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag Wien. disorders". Pediatrics. 120 (5): 1183–1215. Code, C (1991). The characteristics of Aphasia. Hove: Lawrence Erlbaum Cummings, L. (2017). Clinical linguistics. Oxford Associates University Press Martin Ball et al. (eds.)(2008). The Handbook of Clinical Human Cognitive Ellis AW, & Young AW(1988). Linguistics. Blackwell Neuropsychology. Lawrence Erlbaum, London Price, Cathy J., & Mechelli, Andrea (2005).Reading and Feder K, Majnemer A, and Synnes A. Handwriting: reading disturbance. Current Opinion in Neurology 15: 231- Current trends in occupational therapy practice. Can J 238 Occup Ther 2000;67:197-204. Ravi, S. K. (n.d.). The scope of clinical linguistics and , J.M., Lyon, G.R., Fuchs, L.S., & Barnes, M.A. Fletcher applications of clinical linguistics. Academia. (2007). Learning disabilities: From identification to 48

BA (Hons.) Curriculum BA (Hons.) Curriculum Non-Credit Courses ● acquire basic statistical knowledge and skills; 15.29. Course Number and Title ● analyze linguistic research methods and techniques; cwimsL¨v‡bi f~wgKv Ling. 0001: Introduction to Statistics ( ) ● apply these research knowledge, method and techniques in the field of linguistics. 15.29.1 Credits Hours: 04 15.29.6 References 15.29.2 Course Description G. †K. Gg. b~i-Db-bex; 2004, mvgvwRK cwimsL¨vb cwiwPwZ; cÖKvkbv, This course is designed to acquire some theoretical g„`ªY I weZiY wefvM, evsjv‡`k Db¥y³ wek¦we`¨vjq; MvRxcyi, knowledge of statistics to be applied in the practical language research field. In this course students will study Bulter, C.S. (1985). Statistics in Linguistics. Blackwell statistics as primary research tool, as well as methods and Publishers techniques of linguistic survey. Stefan, T. G. (2008). Quantitative Corpus Linguistics with 15.29.3 Course objective R: A practical introduction. Routledge The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Woods, Anthony. (1996). Statistics in Linguistic Studies. fundamental concepts of statistics in order to be able to Cambridge: Cambridge University Press develop skills for relevant research related to linguistics.

15.29.4 Course Content 15.30 Course Number and Title Introduction: definition, scope in linguistics, functions and Bs‡iwR mvwnZ¨) Ling. 0002: English Literature ( concepts. 15.30.1 Credit Hours: N/A Level of measurement, 15.30.2 Course Description Data summarization and presentation, This course is designed to make the students familiar with Measures of central tendency, some classic works of English literature. Through this Measures of dispersion, course, students will study the brief history of English literature as well as prominent literary works of different Correlation branches of this literature developed over time. Normal distribution 15.30.3 Course Objective Test of hypothesis: definition, formulation, z-test, t-test, The objective of this course is to introduce students to chi-square test. English Literature with a focus on prominent literary 15.29.5 Learning Outcomes works of different branches. On completing this course the students will be able to: 49

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15.30.4 Course Content Thomas Hardy : Tess of the Durberilles A. History of English Literature 30 marks E. Drama (any 1) 15 Marks B. Poetry (any 5) 20 marks William Shakespeare : Macbeth William Shakespare : Shall compare three to a summer’s J B Shaw : Arms and the Man day 15.30.5 Learning Outcomes William Blake : The Tyger Upon completion of this course the students will be able to: William Wordsworth: Ode to Intimations of Immortality ● know the history, trends and nature of English John Byron : She Walks in Beauty Literature; P.B. Shelley : Ode to the West Wind ● apply the skill and knowledge of English literature in John Keats : Ode to Nightingale concerned professional fields; ● Robert Browning : How D I Love Thee? show their capability to critically analyse English literature. T.S. Eliot : The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock 15.30.6 References English Romantic Poets: Modern W.B. Yeats : The Second Comming Abrams, m H (ed.). (1960). Essays in Criticism. London: Oxford University Press W.H. Auden : Musee des Beaux Arts Baradly, A. C. (1988). Shakespearean Tragedy. Delhi: Surjit Ted Hughes : The Jaguar Publication C. Fiction and Non-Fictional Prose (any 2) 20 Marks Ford, Boris (Ed.). (1961). The New Pelican Guide to English J. Conrad : Youth Literature [1-8]. Penguin Books Limited D. H. Lawrence : The Rocking-Horse Winner Bowra, C. M. (1950). The Romantic Imagination. Oxford: Oxford University Press Katherine Manfield : Bliss Graw, Donald. (1964). Jane Austin Pride and Prejudice. Graham Greene : The Destructors London: W.W. Norton & Company George Orwell : Shooting and Elephant Hough, R. (1953). The Romantic Poets. London: Hutchinson J.H. Newman : The Idea of a University & Co. D. Novel (any 1) 15 Marks Legouis, Emile and Cazamian. (1986). History of English Literature. Delhi: Macmillan India Ltd. Jane Austin : Pride and Prejudice Lodge, David. (1966). The Language of Fiction. London: 50

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Routledge and anthropology, students will learn sociological and anthropological theories, their origin and development, Muir, Kenneth (Ed.), Shakespeare Macbeth, London: and various social and anthropological phenomena that Routledge influence language behavior and attitude of human Scott. Elledge (Ed.) (1965). Thomas Hardy Tess of the beings. D’urvervilles. London. W.W. Norton & Company 15.31.3 Course Objectives Watt, Ian. (1963). The Rise of the Novel. London: Penguin The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Books fundamental concepts of sociology and anthropology in Allen, Wlater. (1954). The English Novel. London: Penguin order to be able to develop skills for relevant research Books related to linguistics. Johnson, Trevov. (1971). Thomas Hardy. New York: Arco 15.31.4 Course Content Publishing Company Inc. A. Sociology 50 Marks Watt, Ian (Ed.) (1963). Jane Austin: A Collection of Critical Sociology: definition, nature and scope Essays. New York: Prentice-Hall Sociology and other social sciences Lascelles, Marry. (1993). Jane Austin and Her Art. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Basic concepts of sociology: society, institution, customs, trade, ritual, culture and civilization Lodge, David. (1997). The Language of Fiction. London: Prentice-Hall Inc. Family: family and marriage, classification and concepts of marriage Bradley. A. C. (1904). Shakespearean Tragedy. London: Social structure: methods for analysis of social Smith, Warren S. (Ed.). (1998). Bernard Shaw’s Plays (A structure, techniques of Analysis Norton critical edition) Social change: concepts of progress, development and

change: evolution and change, evolution and 15.31 Course Number and Title development, theory of social change mgvRweÁvb I b„weÁvb Ling. 0003: Sociology and Anthropology ( ) B. Anthropology 50 Marks 15.31.1 Credit Hours: N/A Anthropology: Definition, nature and scope 15.31.2 Course Description Classification of anthropology This integrated course is designed to familiarize the Anthropological research and language development: student with disciplines of sociology and anthropology. American experience, origin and development of As there exists a deep relation of language with sociology anthropology 51

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Research methods in anthropology Anthropology. London: Mayfield Publishing Co. Linguistic anthropology and other disciplines in the Beals, Ralph, L. & Hoijer, Harry.: An Introduction to humanities and social science Anthropology.NY: Macmillan. Theoretical concerns in contemporary linguistic 15.32. Course Number and Title g‡bvweÁvb anthropology. Ling. 0004: Psychology ( ) 15.31.5 Learning Outcomes 15.32.1 Credit Hours: N/A On completion of this course, the student will be able to: 15.32.2 Course Description ● acquaint with sociological and anthropological In this course, the students will learn methods and theories theories, basic concepts and their origin and of psychology, the relation among psychology, linguistics development; and biological and psychological aspect of cognition. The ● know the relationship among linguistics, sociology course will help them to understand some basic theories and anthropology and concepts of language learning and acquisition methods. ● identify diverse social factors that influence on linguistic behavior 15.32.3 Course objective 15.31.6 References The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Av‡bvqviDjøvn †PŠayix, mvBdzi iwk` (m¤úvw`Z) b„weÁvb : D™¢e I fundamental concepts and theories of psychology in order | 1998| weKvk| XvKv: mgvR weÁvY wbixÿY †K›`ª to be able to develop skills for relevant research related to linguistics. †inbygv Avn‡g` I gvbm †PŠayix| 2003| b„weÁv‡bi cÖ_g cvV : mgvR I ms¯‹…wZ| XvKv : GKz‡k| 15.32.4 Course Content nvweeyi ingvb| 1998| mgvRweÁvb cwiwPwZ| XvKv: nvmvb eyK nvDm Introductory Psychology: Nature, scope and definition, subject matter and scope of cognitive psychology. Its †njvj DwÏb Lvb Av‡idxb (m¤úvw`Z)| 1992| evsjv‡`‡k b„weÁvb| XvKv| relations with linguistics, speech science, psychology and †nvqvBU, †R. g¨vbwPc| 1992| b„Z‡Ë¡i mnR cvV (gvngy`v Bmjvg other disciplines. the necessity of studying cognitive Ab~w`Z)| XvKv : evsjv GKv‡Wgx psychology Methodology: Methods of studying cognitive psychology. Kottack, C. Phillip. (1998). Anthropology. New York: Observation method, experimental method, introspective McGraw Hill Inc. method, evoked-potential analysis method (electro-evoked Richely. H. Crop. Cultural Anthropology. Dubuque: Brown and electro-magnetic evoked), brain-scanning method and Benchmark Publishers Biological aspects of cognition: Neuron as a unit of Schultz, E.A. Robert & Lavenda, H. (1998). Cultural nervous system synapses, neural transmission, 52

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classification of nervous system, structure of brain, communication functions of brain 15.32.5 Learning Outcomes Psychological aspects of cognition On completion of this course, the students will be able to: Sensation: Definition and nature of sensation, sensation as ● be familiar with the concepts, theories and methods of a neuro-psychological process, functions of different sense psychology; organs, auditory sensation of human ear, visual sensation of human eye ● explain psychological as well as biological aspects of cognition; Perception: Definition and nature of perception, perceptual organization, depth perception, illusion and ● apply theories and methods of psychology and hallucination, temporal and spatial perception, cognitive cognition to the study of linguistics. mapping 15.32.6 References a) Attention: Nature of attention, conditions of attention, bxnvi iÄb miKvi ; 1998; g‡bvweÁvb (1g); XvKv eyK K‡c©v‡ikb; XvKv centralization of attention Dodd, D.H. (1980). Cognition. London: Allyn & Bacon, Inc. b) Memory: Memory and forgetting, elements of memory, memory as a neural processing, short-term Feldman, R.S. (1998). Understanding Psychology. London: and long-term memory, causes of forgetting. McGraw Hill College c) Intelligence: Defining intelligence, classification of French, C. Christopher & Colman, Andrew M. (Eds.). !994). intelligence, knowledge, cognition and creativity Cognitive Psychology. London: Routledge. d) Thinking: Definition and nature of thinking, thinking Garman, M. (1990). Psycholinguistics. Cambridge: as a process of problem solving. Cambridge University Press. Behavioral aspects of cognition Sargeant, S.S. & Williamson, R.C. (1988). Social Psychology. New York: The Ronald Press. a) Learning: Definition of learning, factors of learning, classical conditioning, operate conditioning, insightful 15.33. Course Number and Title MwYZ learning. Ling. 0005: Mathematics ( ) b) Language: Definition of language, development of 15.33.1 Credit Hours: N/A language learning, structure and principles of language, language and cognition 15.33.2 Course Description Social aspects of cognition This course is introduced to study mathematics that has made a deep relation with linguistics for long time, and Social learning and socialization, social perception, inter- changed the nature of linguistics research methods. In this personal communication, linguistic and nonlinguistic course, students will learn theories of mathematics 53

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relevant to the study of linguistics. ● apply mathematics to some relevant peripheral course 15.33.3. Course Objective of linguistics. 15.33.6 References The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of mathematics in order to be able Ballonoff, Paul A. (1974). Mathematical Models for Social to develop skills for relevant research related to linguistics. science and Cognitive Structure. Chicago: University of Illinois Press 15.33.4. Course Content Introduction to the Mathematics of 1. Mathematics: Basic Concept Brainerd, Barron. (1971). Language Study New York: American Elsevier Publishing Complex numbers, Trignometry, matrix, determinant, Company, Inc theory of equation, theory of number, system of linear Mathematical Methods. equation, group and rings, fuzzy analysis Englefield, M.J. (1987). London: Edward Arnold 2. Mathematical methods in linguistics Haperoft, John E, et al. (1998). Introduction to Automata Basic concepts of set theory: Relations and functions, Theory, Languages and Computation. New Delhi: Narosa properties of relating, infinites. Publishing House Logic and formal system: Statement logic, predicate Stephen, Wolfram. (1999). The Mathematica. Cambridge logic, and formal system University Press Model theory algebra: Basic concepts, operational Stephenson, G. (1969). Mathematical Methods for Science structure, Boolean and Turing Algebra Students. London. Longman Language, grammar and automata: Basic concepts, 15.34 Course Number and Title finite automata, pushdown automata, turning GKwU AvaywbK fvlv Ling. 0006: A Modern Language ( ) machine, linear bounded automata, language between context-free and context-sensitive, transformational 15.34.1. Credit Hours: N/A grammar (TG), review problems. 15.34.2 Course Description 15.33.5 Learning Outcomes This semi-credit course is introduced to learn a modern Upon completion of this course, the students will be able language other than Bangla and English. This course will to: help the students to be more capable in the present competitive job market. ● be familiar with basic theories of mathematics; 15.34.3 Course Objective ● acquaint with linguistic research oriented mathematical theories that are being used in The objective of this course is to introduce students to a linguistics nowadays; new language to attain basic proficiency and utilise the 54

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knowledge of the language in relevant linguistic research. 15.34.4 Selected Language Students will take any one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkey, Sanskrit, Spanish, Swedish 15.34.5 Learning Outcomes After completing this course, the student will be able to: ● acquire basic skills of a modern language; ● get acquainted with the structure of a new language; ● apply their outcomes in the field of linguistic research.