1203 Language Across Cultures (Crosslisted with Anthropology 1203). Theories of language family origins and their relationship to human migration; tpes of human languages; linguistic concept of genetic relatedness; writing systems development; non-Western sociolinguistic and usage phenomena; cultural and scientific importance of endangered languages; how languages become endandered; factors involved in preservation. This course may not count for major credit. (Sp) [IV-NW]
2303 General Linguistics (Crosslisted with Anthropology 2303). Humanistic and formal study of natural languages: how they are similar to, and different from, one anther in their use of speech sounds, logical structures and mechanisms that integrate events, objects and speakers in spatio-temporal contexts. The relationship between language and culture; language acquisition and language change. (F, Sp) [I-O]
3033 Phonetic Description (Crosslisted with Anthropology 3033). Prerequisite: 2303. Study of the basic principles in forming the phonetic description of human speech. (Sp)
3043 Linguistic Semantics. Prerequisite: 2303. An introduction to basic ideas and concepts in the field of linguistic semantics. Includes discussion of current issues and representative theoretical approaches. (F)
3053 Phonology (Crosslisted with Anthropology 3053). Prerequisite: Anthropology or Linguistics 3033. Phonology is the study of sound patterns found in human language. Provides a grounding in phonological theory by examining data from several of the world's languages. Covers the phoneme-allophone distinction, distinctive features, feature re-write rules, and a broad sampling of phonological phenomena. (Irreg.)
3063 Language and Culture (Crosslisted with Anthropology 3063). Prerequisite: 2303. The relationships between language and the rest of culture, with emphasis on diachronic as well as synchronic problems. Such crucial issues as the limitation of language on thought and perception and language and conceptualization are also considered. (Sp)
3353 Syntax (Crosslisted with Anthropology 3353). Prerequisite: 2303. An introduction to the fundamental concepts of Chomskyan syntax. Includes theory of categories and constituents, basic syntactic relations, case theory, and binding theory. (F)
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Consists of topics designated by the instructor in keeping with the student's major program and will cover materials not usually presented in regular coursework. (F, Sp)
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Provides an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work on a special project in his/her field. (F, Sp)
4023 Second Language Acquisition Theory (Slashlisted with 5023). Prerequisite: 2303 or four semesters foreign language. Multidisciplinary approach to second language acquisition. Treats child language, interlanguage, universal grammar, input, interaction, output, non-language influences and formal instruction. No student may earn credit for both 4023 and 5023. (F)
4053 Morphology (Slashlisted with 5053; Crosslisted with Anthropology 4053). Prerequisite: 3053 and 3353. Introduces and develops theories and concepts of morphology including word formation, derivation, inflection, non-concatenative morphs, covert categories, prosodic phenomena, morphosyntactic categories and clitics. Data from non-Western languages will be prominent. No student may earn credit for both 4053 and 5053. (Irreg.)
4313 Techniques of Historical Linguistics. Prerequisite: Anthropology or Linguistics 3053, or permission. Brief survey of the development of historical linguistics, the comparative methods, internal reconstruction, types of linguistic change, relationships between linguistic and cultural change, new developments in the field of historical linguistics. (Irreg.)
4330 Topics in Linguistics (Slashlisted with 5330). 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: nine hours of linguistics. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit nine hours. Topic areas will vary across theoretical and applied areas of linguistics. Some topics that are appropriate include socio-linguistics, psycho-linguistics, language acquisition, advanced syntax, advanced phonology, field phonetics, pragmatics, and comparative readings of twentieth-century theorists. No student may earn credit for both 4330 and 5330 on the same topic. (Irreg.)
4363 Linguistic Field Methods (Slashlisted with 5363). Prerequisite: 2303, 3053, and 3353. An introduction to all phases of linguistic field techniques, including training in the selection of informants, the use of recording devices, and most important, the actual collection and analysis of linguistic materials. Students may not earn credit for both 4363 and 5363. (Irreg.)
4533 Philosophy of Language (Crosslisted with Philosophy 4533; Slashlisted with 5533). Prerequisite: eight hours or philosophy or permission. Survey of major philosophical views on the nature and workings of language. Topics covered include: meaning and truth, sense and reference, speech acts, and communication. No student may earn credit for both 4533 and 5533. (Irreg.)
4543 Philosophy of Mind (Crosslisted with Philosophy 4543; Slashlisted with 5543). Prerequisite: eight hours of philosophy or permission. Survey of major philosophical views on the nature of the mind. Topics covered may include: the nature and unity of consciousness, the mind-body problem, personal identity, the emotions, actions and intentions, self-knowledge, and other minds. No student may earn credit for both 4543 and 5543. (Irreg.)
4983 Senior Essay. Prerequisite: 3033, 4353. Development of a research paper which relates the linguistics major coursework to general knowledge. (F, Sp) [V]
4990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: three courses in general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or research and field projects. (F, Sp)
G5023 Second Language Acquisition Theory (Slashlisted with 4023). Prerequisite: 2303 or four semesters foreign language. Multidisciplinary approach to second language acquisition. Treats child language, interlanguage, universal grammar, input, interaction, output, non-language influences and formal instruction. No student may earn credit for both 4023 and 5023. (F)
G5053 Morphology (Slashlisted with 4053; Crosslisted with Anthropology 5053). Prerequisite: 3053 and 3353. Introduces and develops theories and concepts of morphology including word formation, derivation, inflection, non-concatenative morphs, covert categories, prosodic phenomena, morphosyntactic categories and clitics. Data from non-Western languages will be prominent. No student may earn credit for both 4053 and 5053. (Irreg.)
G5143 Symbolic Logic II (Crosslisted with Philosophy 5143). Prerequisite: 12 hours of philosophy. Further study of first order predicate logic: identity, axiomatic development. Various metatheorems; soundness, consistency and completeness. (Sp)
G5330 Topics in Linguistics (Slashlisted with 4330). 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit twelve hours. Topic areas will vary across theoretical and applied areas of linguistics. Some topics that are appropriate include socio-linguistics, psycho-linguistics, language acquisition, advanced syntax, advanced phonology, field phonetics, pragmatics, and comparative readings of twentieth-century theorists. No student may earn credit for both 4330 and 5330 on the same topic. (Irreg.)
G5363 Linguistic Field Methods(Crosslisted with Anthropology 4363). Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. An introduction to all phases of linguistic field techniques, including training in the selection of informants, the use of recording devices, and most important, the actual collection and analysis of linguistic materials. (Irreg.)
G5533 Philosophy of Language (Crosslisted with Philosophy 5533, Slashlisted with 4533). Prerequisite: graduate standing. Survey of major philosophical views on the nature and workings of language. Topics covered include: meaning and truth, sense and reference, speech acts, and communication. No student may earn credit for both 4533 and 5533. (Irreg.)
G5543 Philosophy of Mind (Crosslisted with Philosophy 5543; Slashlisted with 4543). Prerequisite: graduate standing. Survey of major philosophical views on the nature of the mind. Topics covered may include: the nature and unity of consciousness, the mind-body problem, personal identity, the emotions, actions and intentions, self-knowledge, and other minds. No student may earn credit for both 4543 and 5543. (Irreg.)
G5990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit twelve hours. Independent reading on one or more topics under the general direction of a faculty member. (F, Sp)
G6590 Fieldwork in American Indian Languages (Crosslisted with Anthropology 6590). 3 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Advanced field experience in the recording and analysis of Native American languages, including a discussion of problems in selecting and effectively utilizing informants. (Sp)
Updated: May 25, 2007