Language and You: An Introduction to Linguistics
Programme Description
Language is something that often goes unnoticed even when we use it every single day, in many different forms. We use language for communication, expression, and social connection, and linguists have developed tools to try to make sense of this crucial dimension of human life. This summer course will offer students an overview of how to study language, understanding it as both a system and a tool, and why it is important to do so. Students should expect to gain a deeper appreciation for what linguists do, how language operates in and through society, and conduct basic linguistic analyses of textual data. Contemporary case studies will be used during the course to demonstrate language as it is used by human actors, and we will go through datasets together to explore basic linguistic analysis. No prior knowledge of linguistics is required – just a curiosity for language.
For programme details, please visit : https://siah.arts.hku.hk/
Learning Outcomes
Students should expect to leave with:
- A greater understanding of linguistics as a field and its relevance to modern societ
- An appreciation for the formal and social scientific study of language
- Conceptual knowledge of analysing language data
Programme Details
- Programme Period: July 14 – July 18, 2025, 14:30-17:30
- Target Audience: S3-S6/ Grade 9-12/ Year 10-13
- Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face
Accommodation (HKU)
- Accommodation Programme Code : ACC03
- Hong Kong’s Hall of Residence.
- Check-in date: July 13, 2025
- Check-out date: July 19, 2025
Application and Registration
- Programme Code: ENGL2025-2
- Registration Link: https://actstudentapp.hku.hk/student/login (Non-refundable Application fee: HKD 60)
Application Deadlines:
- Non-local students: May 14, 2025 (HKT 23:59)
- Local students: May 31, 2025 (HKT 23:59)
For programme enquiries, please contact :
Tel: 3917 8977
Email: arts.summer@hku.hk