To explore the theoretical foundations of one or more dominant schools of thought in the study of language, with reference to their methodological assumptions and achievements as manifested in investigations of the core areas of phonetic, phonology, syntax and semantics. Emphasis will be placed on modern linguistic theories, which may include major paradigms such as Saussurean theory, Prague School Linguistics, American Structuralism, Generative Grammar, and Functional Linguistics. When needed, the course may also cover the Pedagogical Grammar of English.