COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

LIN 2100 Foundations of Language Study (5) Offerings Develops conceptual tools for understanding the nature and the processes of language: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Personal and professional attitudes toward the world of language are reexamined. This course is also offered via distance learning. Please note that the distance learning version of this course is not eligible for financial aid nor is it part of the on-campus tuition plateau; full payment is required at the time of registration. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B, Media

LIN 4145 Phonology (5) Offerings Prerequisite: LIN 2100. A thorough study of sound systems and processes, with problem-solving experience in the analysis of English and other languages. Attributes: Upper-Division

LIN 4150 Morphology (5) Offerings Prerequisite: LIN 2100. A thorough study of word structures and processes, with problem-solving experience in the analysis of English and other languages. Attributes: Upper-Division

LIN 4200 Second Language Acquisition (3) Offerings Prerequisite: LIN 2100. Presents an intensive study of the research literature so that students will become familiar with recent findings on the acquisition of a second language and with the research process. Attributes: Upper-Division

LIN 4300 Historical Linguistics (3) Offerings Prerequisite: LIN 2100. Studies the nature of language change, illustrated by the history of the Indo-European language family, especially English. A diachronic study of phonology, morphology, and syntax is made, with emphasis on reconstructed Indo-European, classical texts and modern European diversity. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division

LIN 4365 Methodologies Foreign Lng Tchg (5) Offerings Prerequisite: LIN 2100. An overview of the theoretical paradigms of second language learning and teaching; definition and evaluation of communicative competence; strategies for teaching skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing; selection and development of instructional materials. Attributes: Upper-Division

LIN 4400 Comparative Syntax (3) Offerings Prerequisite: LIN 2100 or permission of instructor. Provides an intensive investigation into non-English sentence structures. Basic rule making and rule testing are examined in a variety of languages. Not offered every year. Attributes: Upper-Division

LIN 4410 Syntax (5) Offerings Prerequisite: LIN 2100. Provides an intensive investigation into contemporary English sentence structures through the application of current syntactic theory. Basic rule making and rule testing are examined in English. Attributes: Upper-Division

LIN 4601 History of the English Lang (3) Offerings Examines Anglo-Saxon, Middle, and modern forms of English in historical development and individual language systems. Includes phonology, morphology, syntax, and some discussion of the relationships of each language stage to literary expression during its era. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division

LIN 4900 Independent Study (1-5) Offerings Student works independently with a faculty member on a mutually agreed upon topic. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division

LIN 4920 Directed Readings (1-10) Offerings Directed Readings May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

LIN 4930 Tutorial Practicum (1-5) Offerings Tutorial Practicum May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

LIN 4950 Special Topics in Linguistics (1-5) Offerings Not offered every year. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.

LIN 4952 Special Topics in Linguistics (1-5) Offerings Not offered every year. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.