LING 101 - Introduction to Linguistic Analysis

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Central concepts of linguistics: linguistic categories and structure (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics). Note: May not be taken by students with credit in LING 111.

LING 310 - Phonology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Basic principles of phonological analysis across languages: representation of sounds and sound changes. Prerequisites: LING 101 and 205.

LING 375 - Linguistics Directed Research I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Independent study of a particular sub-area of linguistics. Normally offered as a reading course and directed research practicum through special prior arrangement. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

LING 205 - Phonetics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Recognizing, transcribing, and producing speech sounds using the International Phonetic Alphabet; problems in phonetic analysis; elementary acoustic phonetics; techniques for describing the sound system of an unfamiliar language. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Prerequisite: LING 101.

LING 407 - Linguistic Typology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey of similarities, differences, tendencies, and universals in the phonological, morphological, and syntactic patterns of different languages. Prerequisite: LING 309. Not offered every year.