The texts are different in scope and organization. It is organized as a work book with numerous practical problems for you to solve. An Introduction is written in textbook format, explaining concepts in more detail. My lectures will be thumbnail sketches intended to highlight the key ideas on each topic under discussion. I therefore expect that you will fill in the gaps yourself by keeping up with the assigned readings.
Language is a collection of articles on various topics in linguistics.
It is on reserve in the Hodges Library, and your presentations will be based on one or more articles in it. It will cover all sub-fields studies. Class Presentations You will sign up for a reading which you will present to the class in 15 minutes maximum . You will work in teams of four on a specific topic, and each member of the team will present a specific aspect of the topic, based on the reading assigned. It is always a good idea to prepare a typed hand-out of the ideas laid out in point form to be distributed to the class.