LING 101
3 credits
An Introduction to Language
Prerequisite(s): None.
Language is comprised of overlapping systems of rule governed features. Students will study some of these linguistic systems, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and language acquisition.
LING 110
3 credits
Introduction to Phonetics
Prerequisite(s): LING 101 recommended
This course is a practical introduction to human speech sounds. The student will learn to recognize, analyze and describe, symbolize using the IPA and other phonetic alphabets, and produce the speech sounds of a great many world languages. The course will include segmental sounds, tone, intonation, stress, and duration.
LING 202
3 credits
Language Acquisition
Prerequisite(s): LING 101.
Students will explore theories of child language acquisition and adult second language learning, and gain an overview of performative knowledge through a review of phonology, morphology, syntax, and the semantics and pragmatics of English.