Numbering Code	U-LET29 37231 LJ37	Year/Term	2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	special lecture
Target Year		Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Mon.4
Instructor name	TIDA Syuntaro (Graduate School of Letters Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	In this course, we will learn the fundamental concepts and principles that rule spoken language by observing the regularity of colloquial Japanese. More specifically, by bringing the concepts of expressivity and nonfluency to grammar, we will examine how actual speech is explained.
Course Goals	The objective of this class is for students to acquire the basic knowledge and techniques for implementing language research in a form that comfortably incorporates comprehensive research frameworks, including communication studies, speech studies, and syntax studies.
Schedule and Contents	Week 1: Introduction, What Is Spoken Language? Weeks 2-7: Expressivity and Grammar Weeks 8-14: Nonfluency and Grammar Week 15: Summary
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Reports
Course Requirements	None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Please do not fail to review the material.
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	None; printouts will be distributed.
References, etc.	Will be presented in class