50:615:201
Principles of Linguistics (3)
Introduction to linguistics and its areas of inquiry, such as sociolinguistics, syntax, semantics, phonetics, phonology, and morphology. Techniques of linguistic analysis and their applications to various languages.
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50:615:202
Applied Linguistics (3)
A survey of the applications of linguistics in various areas: the
media, advertising, language acquisition, and English as a second
language. Other topics include analysis of spoken discourse, language
planning, and standardization.
Prerequisite: 50:615:201 or permission of instructor.
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50:615:225
Language, Class, and Culture (D) (3)
A nontechnical study of social and geographical language differences,
how men's and women's speech differs, standard versus nonstandard
dialects, formal and informal speech styles, bilingualism, pidgin, and
creole languages.
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50:615:240
Introduction to Language (3)
Nontheoretical
overview of basic grammatical concepts and general interest questions
relating to language, such as dialects, how ordinary conversation
works, the origins of language, and more.
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50:615:331
Linguistics and Literature (3)
Application of concepts of linguistic analysis to the interpretation of literary texts. Topics include metaphor, speech acts, politeness, inference, point of view, and speech/thought presentation.
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50:615:336
Modern American Grammar (3)
A linguistic approach to English grammar. Theoretical and practical implications of English phonology, morphology, and syntax.
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50:615:341
Language, Power, and Politics (D) (3)
Examination of a range of political issues concerning language, including language attitudes (discrimination, "authority," and "correctness" in language), dialects/standard language ideology, political speech, language policy in the United States, advertising, gender, politically correct language, and ecolinguistics.
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50:615:380
History of the English Language (3)
A linguistic study of the English language at various periods of its history, the process of change from one period to another, and the relationship of English to other languages.
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50:615:386,387
Special Studies in Linguistics (3,3)
A course in a specially selected topic.
Primarily, but not exclusively, for advanced students. Courses with different topics may be repeated for credit.
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50:615:495,496
Independent Study in Linguistics (BA,BA)
An opportunity for advanced students to work individually with an instructor on a self-determined course of study. The project culminates in a substantial paper.
Prerequisite: 50:615:201 or permission of instructor.
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