Module 1: Introduction to Phonetics Explore the articulatory and acoustic aspects of speech sounds comprehensively. Study phonetic transcription methods in detail, including the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Delve into sound patterns and the physical properties of speech sounds, such as frequency, amplitude, and duration. Examine dialectal variation in speech production, considering regional and social influences. Engage in practical exercises to enhance proficiency in phonetic transcription and sound analysis.

Module 2: Syntax and Grammar Investigate the principles governing sentence structure and grammar across languages comprehensively. Analyze syntactic theories such as generative grammar, dependency grammar, and construction grammar. Study linguistic typology to understand the diversity of syntactic structures in different languages. Examine how syntactic rules and principles vary across linguistic contexts and influence language use. Explore the implications of syntactic variation on language acquisition, cognitive processing, and communication.

Module 3: Semantics and Pragmatics Examine the meaning of words, sentences, and discourse comprehensively. Explore theories of semantics, including truth-conditional semantics, lexical semantics, and compositional semantics. Study pragmatics with a focus on speech acts, implicature, and context in communication processes. Analyze how meaning is constructed and interpreted in various communicative situations, taking into account cultural and contextual factors. Investigate the interplay between semantics and pragmatics in conveying and understanding meaning.