Languages and Linguistics
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5.- Linguistics (LING) Courses
For Graduate Students Only
1507 Seminar in Special Topics in Linguistics (1-0)
3501 Principles of Linguistic Analysis (3-0)
A survey of the precepts and procedures of modern linguistic analysis with
special attention to the fundamentals of phonetics, phonology, and syntax.
3508 Second Language Teaching--English (3-0)
A study of the principles underlying modern second-language teaching, and
their application, with particular reference to English as a second
language. Includes use of audio-visual equipment.
3509 Generative Syntax (3-0)
An investigation of the syntax of natural language from the perspective of
modern generative grammar. Prerequisite: LING 3302 or LING 3501 or
equivalent background.
3510 Pedagogical Issues in English Structure (3-0)
The structure of English grammar from the perspective of pedagogical
concerns.
3512 Functionalist Syntax (3-0)
A study of Tagmemic and Paris School grammatical frameworks. Analysis of
languages of a wide typological range.
3519 English Historical Linguistics (3-0)
An investigation into the origins of English as an Indo-European language
and as a Germanic language. Reading of texts of historical interest.
Attention to the nature of linguistic change. Examination and use of
standard research tools.
3520 Phonology (3-0)
The phonetic basis of modern phonological analysis; phonological systems
and structures; theory and practice in phonological analysis.
3530 Computer-Assisted Language Learning (3-0)
An investigation of the use of computer to enhance second language
learning. Includes the study of current research and developing skills for
using computers effectively.
3531 Teaching Second Language Composition (3-0)
A study of the writing process in second-language learning and the
principles and practice of teaching composition to this population.
3541 Psycholinguistics and Reading (3-0)
An inquiry into the fundamental aspects of the reading process--linguistic,
psychological, and physiological.
3548 Second Language Acquisition (3-0)
An investigation of the results and techniques of current research in
second language acquisition, with some attention to implications for second
language teaching.
3570 Study in Language (3-0)
Topic to be discussed will be selected. May be repeated for credit when
topic varies.
3573 Linguistic Variation (3-0)
A study of linguistic varieties and variation; particular attention to
methods and hypotheses of different approaches.
3574 Language Testing (3-0)
A study of the principles of effective language testing, with special
attention to second-language testing.
3578 Language Universals and Typology (3-0)
A survey of findings regarding language and typology and language
universals. Attention to major questions that motivate ongoing research.
3581 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3-0)
Analysis of the sounds and sound patterns of Spanish. Prerequisites: LING
3501 and LING 3520.
3582 Spanish Syntax (3-0)
A survey of the major syntactic phenomena of Spanish. Prerequisites: LING
3501 and LING 3509.
3583 Spanish Morphology (3-0)
A course designed for language teachers involving study of psychological,
linguistic, and methodological aspects of language instruction and testing,
especially with reference to English. May be repeated for credit when topic
varies.
3585 Spanish Historical Linguistics (3-0)
A study of the origins of Spanish as a reflex of Latin and as a Romance
language. Reading of texts of historical interest. Attention to the nature
of linguistic change. Examination and use of standard research tools.
3588 Bilingualism (3-0)
A study of the formal and sociolinguistic dimensions of bilingualism.
Attention to aspects of language planning and linguistics as a contributing
factor in the devising of public policy.
3589 Problems in Language Instruction (3-0)
A course designed for language teachers involving study of psychological,
linguistic, and methodological aspects of language instruction and testing,
especially with reference to English. May be repeated for credit when topic
varies.
3597 Seminar in Linguistic Research (3-0)
Advanced linguistic description, argumentation, and research design.
Emphasizes discussion, reading, and writing; students will make a formal
presentation of their own work and will analyze the work of others.
Bibliographic methods and information retrieval. Requires the completion of
a paper that meets Graduate school standards for a final M.A. project. For
non-thesis option students only.
3598 Thesis (0-0-3)
Initial work on the thesis.
3599 Thesis (0-0-3)
Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis
continues. Prerequisite: LING 3598.
