Introduction to the analysis of oral language in use; distinctions between spoken and written language; theoretical and methodological approaches such as speech act theory, ethnography of communication, conversation analysis, and discourse analysis; classroom interaction; interaction in first- and second-language acquisition; analysis of spoken language corpora. Precludes additional credit for LALS 2201 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): second-year standing.Lectures three hours a week.

ALDS 2201 [0.5 credit] Analysis of Oral Language Use

Introduction to the analysis of oral language in use; distinctions between spoken and written language; theoretical and methodological approaches such as speech act theory, ethnography of communication, conversation analysis, and discourse analysis; classroom interaction; interaction in first- and second-language acquisition; analysis of spoken language corpora. Precludes additional credit for LALS 2201 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): second-year standing.Lectures three hours a week.





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