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Introduction to Language

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Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha’s Padmabhushan Vasantraodada Patil Mahavidyalaya, Kavathe Mahankal DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH B. A. PART - II LINGUISTICS (I.D.S) (Paper - I) (Semester - III) LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS (CBCS with MEME   by   NEP) QUESTION PAPER PATTERN June 2023 Onwards Detailed Syllabi ( June 20232 Onwards)     Course Objectives: §   To acquaint the students with Language and Linguistics in general. §   To acquaint the students with Phonetics and Phonology. §   To acquaint the students with Morphology and Syntax. §   To acquaint the students with the concepts of Semantics and Pragmatics. Course Outcomes : After completing the course, the student will be able to: §   Know about language and linguistics. §   Learn the concepts of Phonetics and Phonology §   Understand  the  basics of Morphology and Syntax §   Acquaint with Semantics and Pragmatics     Module: I Introduction to Language I)   Definit
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Neo-Classical Criticism - Dr. Samuel Johnson’s Preface to Shakespeare (1765)

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Dr. Samuel Johnson’s  Preface to Shakespeare  (1765) Introduction: Dr. Samuel Johnson’s  Preface to Shakespeare  (1765) is one of the most famous and influential pieces of literary criticism in the English language. Written as part of his eight-volume edition of Shakespeare's plays, the Preface reflects Johnson’s critical perspective on Shakespeare’s genius, as well as his faults.  Key points and themes covered in the Johnson's  Preface to Shakespeare: 1. Timelessness of Shakespeare’s Works Johnson begins by praising Shakespeare’s ability to transcend time. He argues that Shakespeare’s plays remain relevant because they explore universal human nature, emotions, and experiences. For Johnson, the playwright captures the complexities of human behavior, making his works appeal to readers and audiences of all generations. He famously writes that Shakespeare's characters "are the genuine progeny of common humanity, such as the world will always supply, and observation will a
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The Brief History of Aristotle's 'Poetics' Aristotle (384-322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and polymath whose work has profoundly influenced various fields, including philosophy, science, politics, ethics, and literature. Born in Stagira, a small town in northern Greece, he was a student of Plato and later became the tutor of Alexander the Great. His contributions laid the foundation for much of Western intellectual thought. Early Life and Education: - Aristotle was born to Nicomachus, the court physician to the Macedonian king, which provided him with early exposure to the biological sciences. - At the age of 17, he moved to Athens to study at Plato's Academy, where he remained for 20 years, both as a student and a teacher. Philosophical Contributions: - Logic: Aristotle is known as the "Father of Logic" for developing the syllogistic method, a form of deductive reasoning. - Metaphysics: His work in metaphysics explores the nature of reality, substance, causa
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Morphology

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  Morphology   Morphology Morphology Morphology is the scientific study of word formation. It is one of the major components of grammar. It studies word structures, especially morphemes, which are the smallest units of language. They can be base words or components that form words, such as affixes. Definitions of Morphology: 1.      Bloomfield: Morphology is the study of the constructions in which sound forms appear among the constituents. 2.         Dorfman: Morphology is the study of the ways and methods of grouping sounds into sound complexes or words of definite, distinct, and conventional meaning.   Morphology is the study of word-formation process. It focuses on the origin of the words, and the function of prefixes and suffixes in the word-formation process. Morphology is the structure level between phonology and syntax. This is the level of words and word endings, to put it in simplified terms. It is what one normally understands by grammar (along with
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