Linguistics (LING)

LING 111 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN LANGUAGE (3)

Introduction to the scientific study of human language. Structure, sound systems, variation, change, ideologies. Course taught in English. Core: Social & Behavioral Sciences.

LING 320 LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (3)

Analysis of theories, methods, and techniques to make language learning more effective. Course taught in English. Students may not repeat this course more than once without prior permission of the Academic Standards Committee. Requires grade of C or better to fulfill Core requirement. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 190 or equivalent. Core: Advanced Writing Seminar.

LING 330 SOCIOLINGUISTIC DIVERSITY IN THE CITY (3)

Analysis of the relationship between language and society in an urban context. Course taught in English. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 or ENGL 190 or equivalent. Core: Metropolitan Perspectives.

LING 491 DIRECTED READINGS IN LINGUISTICS (3)

A survey of the relevant scholarly literature under the guidance of a faculty member who will direct the student's research. May be repeated for up to 6 units. Prerequisites: LING 111 and LING 320 or LING 330.

LING 492 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN LINGUISTICS (3)

Supervised original research leading to preparation of a research paper suitable for presentation. Prerequisite: LING 491.