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Linguistics (LING)
5107 Seminar in Special Topics in Linguistics (1-0)
5301 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.
5308 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.
5309 Generative Syntax (3-0)
An investigation of the syntax of natural language from the perspective of modern generative grammar. Prerequisite:
LING 3302 or
LING 5301 or equivalent background.
5310 Pedagogical Issues in English Structure (3-0)
The structure of English grammar from the perspective of pedagogical concerns.
5312 Functionalist Syntax (3-0)
A study of Tagmemic and Paris School grammatical frameworks. Analysis of languages of a wide typological range.
5319 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.
5320 Phonology (3-0)
The phonetic basis of modern phonological analysis; phonological systems and structures; theory and practice in phonological analysis.
5330 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.
5331 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.
5341 Psycholinguistics and Reading (3-0)
An inquiry into the fundamental aspects of the reading process--linguistic, psychological, and physiological.
5348 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.
5370 Study in Language (3-0)
Topic to be discussed will be selected. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
5373 Linguistic Variation (3-0)
A study of linguistic varieties and variation; particular attention to methods and hypotheses of different approaches.
5374 Language Testing (3-0)
A study of the principles of effective language testing, with special attention to second-language testing.
5378 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.
5381 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3-0)
Analysis of the sounds and sound patterns of Spanish. Prerequisites:
LING 5301 and
LING 5320.
5382 Spanish Syntax (3-0)
A survey of the major syntactic phenomena of Spanish. Prerequisites:
LING 5301 and
LING 5309.
5383 Spanish Morphology (3-0)
Analysis of the major morphological structures of Spanish. Prerequisite:
LING 5301.
5385 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.
5388 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.
5389 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.
5397 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.
5398 Thesis (0-0-3)
Initial work on the thesis.
5399 Thesis (0-0-3)
Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues. Prerequisite:
LING 5398.
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