This document outlines the learning contract and materials for an introduction to linguistics course. It discusses that students must be punctual, active participants, and submit assignments on time. Assignments include presentations and a paper. Grades will be based on midterm, assignments, and final exam. The course will cover micro linguistics topics like phonetics and phonology as well as macro linguistics areas including sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and historical linguistics. References will be shared via an online platform.