An introduction to the most important patterns of development of languages through time. Topics include language families, sound change, analogical change in the forms of words, borrowing, change in meaning.

Introduction to the basic methodology and results of modern linguistics. Focus on developing, evaluating, and improving hypotheses concerning the structure of the language user's unconscious linguistic knowledge. Investigation of sentence structure (syntax), sound structure (phonology), word structure (morphology), and meaning (semantics). (Gen.Ed. R2)

In-depth study of selected topics covered in Linguist 101. Choice of topics to be determined in consultation with students.

In-depth study of selected topics covered in Linguist 101. Choice of topics to be determined in consultation with students.

In-depth study of selected topics covered in Linguist 101. Choice of topics to be determined in consultation with students.

In-depth study of selected topics covered in Linguist 101. Choice of topics to be determined in consultation with students.

In-depth study of selected topics covered in Linguist 101. Choice of topics to be determined in consultation with students.

Theoretical foundations and methodology of the study of child language. Relationship between language acquisition, study of universal grammar, and theoretical psychology. Experimental term project customary. Prerequisite: LINGUIST 601.

By the end of the semester, you will be able to say, "I know how we acquire a second (third, fourth) language!" You will develop a strong knowledge of second language acquisition: its challenges, major theories and why it is fascinating. We will go over Bilingualism as well, and explore the differences between adult and child acquisition. Active participation required, presentations, readings every week, for a class led as a seminar. Designed for students not majoring in linguistics.

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