Presentation and analysis of the fundamentals of a language that is structurally distinct from Modern English and other modern European languages. Reading of elementary texts. Laboratory exercises. May be repeated for credit as language varies. Course fee required.

Presentation and analysis of the fundamentals of a language that is structurally distinct from Modern English and other modern European languages. Reading of elementary texts. Laboratory exercises. May be repeated for credit as language varies. Course fee required.

Techniques of analyzing sound patterns in a variety of languages. Formulating phonological rules, including the use of distinctive features. Prerequisite: LING 3220, ANTH 3220 , or ENGL 3220 .

Techniques of analyzing syntax and aspects of morphology, as applied to English and a variety of other languages. Emphasis on understanding the range of possible syntactic phenomena in language. Prerequisite: LING 3220, ANTH 3220, or ENGL 3220.ANTH 3220 , or ENGL 3220 .

Modern foreign language teaching techniques with particular attention to the problems of the learner of English. Theories of language learning and testing, and the practical use of audio-visual equipment. Prerequisite: ENGL 3112 or ENGL 3113 or ESOL 3112 . (May be taken as ENGL 3308 .)

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3309 The Structure of Spanish for Language Professionals (3-0)

Linguistic analysis of Spanish morphology and syntax. Course oriented toward needs of teachers of Spanish at all levels. Same as SPAN 3309. Prerequisite: (1) SPAN 3202 or SPAN 3204 or department placement exam and (2) department approval.

An examination of the structure of English in a descriptive framework. Consideration of structural phenomena in the context of teaching grammar to native and non-native speakers of English. Prerequisite: ENGL 3112 or ENGL 3113 or ESOL 3112.

Linguistic analysis of the orthography and the sound system of Spanish. Course oriented toward the needs of teachers of Spanish at all levels. Same as SPAN 3311 . Prerequisite: SPAN 3202 or SPAN 3204 or department placement exam.

The development of English from its beginnings to Modern English. A study of the changes in the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems. Prerequisite: ENGL 3211 and ENGL 3212 or LING 3220 , ANTH 3320 , or ENGL 3220 .

A survey of the development of the Spanish language from Vulgar Latin to modern Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3202 or SPAN 3204 or department placement exam. (May be taken as SPAN 3315 .)

The study of how language tests of various kinds are produced, used, and evaluated, with special attention given to tests in English for speakers of other languages.

Language variables and sociological correlates, a review of current research, theories, and applications. Recommended background: LING 3220.

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3401 Methods of Foreign Language Instruction (3-0)

Practical application of linguistic principles to the teaching of foreign languages. Classroom techniques, development, and evaluation of teaching and testing materials appropriate to the written and spoken languages. May not be counted for credit in addition to FREN 3401 , GERM 3401 , or SPAN 3401 . Prerequisite: ENGL 3112 or ENGL 3113 or ESOL 3112 .

Overview of recent findings in child language acquisition. Includes theories of acquisition, application of linguistic theory, and research techniques. Prerequisite: LING 3220 and LING 3301 or LING 3302.

A study of the psychology of language and verbal learning. Will include psychological studies of language acquisition and reading. May be taken as PSYC 3416 .

A theoretical and practical examination of various (though complementary) theories of second language learning, with their implications for the second language classroom.

Topics to be discussed will be selected. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of 3300-3400 linguistics or department approval.

The contrastive study of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems of Spanish and English. Prerequisite: SPAN 3202 or 3204. Recommended background: LING /ENGL /ANTH 3220 and LING /SPAN 3309.

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