Linguistics (LING)

This course provides insight into the structure of language, an introduction to methods of linguistic analysis and an overview of the sub-fields of linguistics studies. This includes surveys of the sounds, structure, and development of language, the differences and relationships among languages, and the study of language in connection with its social and cultural function.

This course provides insight into the structure of language, an introduction to methods of linguistic analysis and an overview of the sub-fields of linguistics studies. This includes surveys of the sounds, structure, and development of language, the differences and relationships among languages, and the study of language in connection with its social and cultural function. Eligibility for the Honors Program required for enrollment.

This course provides an introduction to the languages of the world: the diversity, structural characteristics, and methods of classifying languages into families and types. It examines the distinctive features of several representative languages through class discussion, readings, and online materials. It addresses pidgins and creoles; unaffiliated languages; language contact; language endangerment, death, and revitalization; and new directions in research, along with related ethical and socio-political issues and concerns.

This course provides an introduction to the languages of the world: the diversity, structural characteristics, and methods of classifying languages into families and types. It examines the distinctive features of several representative languages through class discussion, readings, and online materials. It addresses pidgins and creoles; unaffiliated languages; language contact; language endangerment, death, and revitalization; and new directions in research, along with related ethical and socio-political issues and concerns. Eligibility for the Honors Program is required for enrollment.