The Department of Linguistics and Languages is very excited to introduce
two new courses this summer: Linguistic Structure of Modern English 1
and II (Linguistics 1Z03 and 1ZZ3). The courses provide critical
knowledge about the structure of contemporary North American English –
from an understanding of the sound system and word formation, to the
structure of simple and complex sentences, to how meaning and politeness
are expressed. A background in linguistics is not required.

Who would benefit from these courses?

The courses are for anyone interested in contemporary English, particularly:

– advanced speakers of English as a Second Language (ESL)
– anyone interested in the Teaching of English as Second Language (TESL)
– anyone interested in pursuing a career in Education – primary or
secondary education
– anyone interested in pursuing a career in Speech and Language
Pathology or Communication Disorders
– anyone interested in law, literacy, stylistics, language learning,
applied linguistics

Dates and times

Ling 1Z03 – May 7th – June 20th – Tues and Thurs evenings 7-10
Ling 1ZZ3 – June 25th – Aug 8th – Tues and Thurs evenings 7-10

For questions please contact the Undergraduate Chair, Dr. Anna Moro at moroal@mcmaster.ca or ext. 23762.