Introduction to Linguistics

In this course we will discuss the major issues and findings in the study of human language within theories of modern linguistics. The main topics include the nature of human language as opposed to other communication systems; sound patterns (phonology); word-formation (morphology); sentence structure (syntax); meaning (semantics); language and the brain; language acquisition; geographical and social dialects; and historical development of language and language change. 3 hrs. lect./disc.

Schedule
3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 12, 2016 to Dec 9, 2016)
Location
Axinn Center 219
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