This course provides an introduction to the study of language including theoretical and applied aspects. It includes language acquisition; language and communication; sociolinguistics; and language concepts, including basic grammatical terms. The topics and associated assessment items are aimed at engaging the students' learning experience both through diversity of approaches and through an understanding and respect for a multiplicity of different learning styles. Essay writing skills are developed and students are encouraged to engage in critical analysis of experimental methodology Skills necessary for undergraduate study, such as research skills, note taking, and analysis and synthesis of research material are emphasised.