ENGL 3020 - Introduction to the Study of Language for Teachers

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This course is designed for English teaching majors and minors. It introduces students to the nature of language and linguistics. It also reviews the elements of traditional grammar. This course surveys prescribed applications for prospective secondary school English teachers, including language variation, contemporary alternatives to traditional grammar, the history of English, and linguistics and composition. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent.