LING 299 - Special Topics in Linguistics

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

A study of recent developments in particular sub-areas of linguistics. Can be repeated twice when topics vary.

LING 475 - Linguistics Directed Research II

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

Advanced study of a particular sub-area of linguistics. Normally offered as a reading course and directed research practicum through special prior arrangement. Prerequisite: LING 375 and Consent of Instructor.

LING 102 - Linguistics in Action

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

An introduction to cross-disciplinary and applied areas in linguistics (e.g. language change, language acquisition, language in society). Prerequisite: LING 101.

LING 323 - Linguistics and the Mind

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

Examination of the relationship between language and its sociological and cognitive underpinnings. Students will learn about the motor and sensory processing involved in gesture production and comprehension, as well as the neurologically driven social imperatives that language has evolved to fulfill. Prerequisite: LING 101.

ENGL 240 - Metaphor in the Language and Mind

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

Examination of metaphor, the use of words meaning one thing to talk about something else, using insights from linguistics and psychology. Students will explore metaphor not only in language and thought, but also in image, music, and other human creations, as well as in abstract domains like morality, social relationships, love, and life. Course is cross-listed as LING 240. Credit will only be granted for ENGL 240 or LING 240.

LING 222 - Slang

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

Examination of the motivations and meanings of slang, or creative, nonstandard language, involving content from linguistics and the psychology of language. Students will explore why slang is used, how it functions as a form of communication, and why it has the meanings it does.

LING 240 - Metaphor in the Language and Mind

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

Examination of metaphor, the use of words meaning one thing to talk about something else, using insights from linguistics and psychology. Students will explore metaphor not only in language and thought, but also in image, music, and other human creations, as well as in abstract domains like morality, social relationships, love, and life. Course is cross-listed as ENGL 240. Credit will only be granted for LING 240 or ENGL 240.