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 260 - Language and the Internet

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

Examination of digital language use on social media platforms, in digital media, and elsewhere. Students will learn about the many sides of digital language such as digital slang and emojis, as well as the descriptive and analytical tools used by linguists to understand them. Course is cross-listed as MST 260. Credit will only be granted for LING 260 or MST 260.

MST 260 - Language and the Internet

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

Examination of digital language use on social media platforms, in digital media, and elsewhere. Students will learn about the many sides of digital language such as digital slang and emojis, as well as the descriptive and analytical tools used by linguists to understand them. Course is cross-listed as LING 260. Credit will only be granted for MST 260 or LING 260.

LING 399 - Special Topics in Linguistics

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

A study of recent developments in particular sub-areas of linguistics. Prerequisite: consent of Department. Normally offered only as a reading course through special arrangement.

LING 599 - Special Topics in Linguistic Research

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

A study of recent developments in particular areas of linguistic research. Prerequisite: consent of Department. Formerly LING 443.

MST 399 - Special Topics in Media Studies

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

Prerequisite: MST 100 or consent of the Program Administrator.