Courses Offered
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Course # |
Course Name |
Offered |
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| LING 513 | Sociolinguistics | Spring |
| LING 540 | Diversity in Language Education | Varies |
| LING 555 | Historical & Comparative Linguistics | Fall |
| LING 560 | Syntax & Semantics | Fall |
| LING 566 | Principles of Sociolinguistic Survey | Fall |
| LING 570 | Language and Culture Acquisition | Fall |
| LING 574 | Literacy Materials Development |
Fall |
| LING 576 | Acoustic Phonetics | Fall |
| LING 580 | Field Methods: Data Management & Analysis | Fall |
| LING 581 | Anthropological Linguistics: Ethnography | Spring |
| LING 582 | Issues in Community Literacy | Spring |
| LING 583 | Language Programs Design and Management | Spring |
| LING 584 | Principles of Literacy | Spring |
| LING 585 | Principles of Translation | Spring |
| LING 586 | Advanced Phonology | Spring |
| LING 599 | Philosophical Perspectives in Linguistics | Spring |
| LING 611 | Applied Phonology for TESOL | Varies |
| LING 612 | Research Methods in Applied Linguistics | Varies |
| LING 650 | Survey of Linguistic Theories | Spring |
| LING 660 | Problems in Morphology & Syntax |
Fall |
| LING 680 | Advanced Field Methods: Analysis & Writing | Fall |
| LING 688 | Tone Analysis | Spring |
| LING 690 | Graduating Essay | Anytime |
| LING 691 | Discourse Analysis | Fall & Spring |
| LING 695 | Topics in Linguistics | Anytime |
| LING 697 | Linguistics Thesis I | Anytime |
| LING 698 | Linguistics Thesis II | Anytime |
| LING 699 | Linguistics Continuing Registration | Anytime |
LING 513 Sociolinguistics (3 sem. hrs.)
Students will develop an understanding for Sociolinguistics and be able to use principles of ethnography for classroom needs assessment. The course is taught in collaborative teams; at various stages, students are responsible for readings, lectures, and teaching their peers. Sociolinguistics begins with an overview of “classic” Sociolinguistics (e.g., language and dialect, pidgins and creoles, diglossia and multilingualism, social stratification, language and gender, language change, maintenance and death, etc.). Following that, the course focuses on ethnography (participant observation, domains and semantic relationships, multiculturalism in the classroom, the ethnographic interview, etc.), and in particular, the application of ethnographic observation principles to second language teaching. (Fall)
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LING 540 Diversity in Language Education (3 sem. hrs.)
This course explores diversity in language education by examining the relationship between language, culture, and the identities of stakeholders in the teaching-learning process, particularly the teaching and learning of English as an additional language. Throughout the course, participants will be encouraged to investigate how spiritual values, their own and those of other stakeholders, inform perceptions of diversity and responses to the same along with implications for pedagogical choices in a variety of language learning contexts. These perspectives will be considered in conjunction with questions regarding the interface of language learning, language use, power, and social justice.
LING 555 Historical and Comparative Linguistics (3 sem. hrs.)
This course introduces students to language change. It considers how and why languages change and the role of language contact. It also presents different theories and methodologies useful for historical and comparative linguistic investigation. Through a series of guided assignments, students will investigate a number of related existing languages from a non-Indo-European language family and reconstruct significant elements of the phonology, morphology, and lexicon of the proto-language. (Fall)
LING 560 Syntax and Semantics (3 sem. hrs.)
This course introduces the rich variety of syntactic structures found in human language. Students will examine features such as grammatical categories, simple clauses and constituent order typology, grammatical relations, and multi-clause constructions. Discussion of these and other topics will be applied to the analysis of a text in a non-Indo-European language, for which each student will also write a short grammatical description (grammar sketch). The emphasis of the course is on understanding how language is used, and seeking to explain how language forms are themselves shaped by their use. (Fall)
LING 566 Principles of Sociolinguistic Survey (3 sem. hrs.)
This course introduces students the linguistic and sociolinguistic criteria which can be used to define language and dialect boundaries. It presents the theoretical basis for methods that have been developed to determine lexical similarity, measure inherent intelligibility, assess bilingual proficiency, and describe language attitudes and patterns of language use. Attention is also given to appropriate design of a language survey and report of its findings. (Fall)
LING 570 Language and Culture Acquisition: Theory and Praxis (3 sem. hrs.)
This course introduces students to theories of second language and second culture acquisition. Students develop and evaluate self-directed strategies based on personal learning styles. Practical experience in the above topics is gained by working with a speaker of a non-Indo-European language. (Fall)
LING 574Literacy Materials Development (3 sem. hrs.)
This course teaches students how to prepare basic pedagogical materials and early readers in languages that may not have a long written tradition. Special emphasis is given to teaching techniques for involving the local language community in the production of these materials. (Fall)
LING 576 Acoustic Phonetics (3 sem. hrs.)
This course examines the properties exhibited in human speech sounds. Various scales and measurements of these sounds are discussed, along with conceptual and electronic tools to record, examine, and organize utterances. There will be discussion of primary and secondary articulators and their contributions to features of the speech stream. Beyond the segment level, features such as prosody, stress, rhythm, and intonation are examined, as well as overall phonetic features of varieties of discourse and dialogue. Students receive an introduction to the concepts of articulatory phonetics and practical experience with the instruments that presently aid in the study of human speech in this way. (Fall)
LING 580 Field Method: Data Management and Analysis (3 sem. hrs.)
This course introduces students to aspects of linguistic fieldwork with an emphasis on practical methodology for managing and analyzing language and cultural data. Working with a native speaker of a non-Indo-European language, students gain experience in various aspects of fieldwork such as data collection and linguistic analysis. A significant part of the course is devoted to teaching students how to use current software that is useful for archiving language and cultural data. They will also learn to use software that aids in managing data in a manner that is conducive to solid analysis. Corequisites: LING 560, 570. (Fall)
LING 581 Anthropological Linguistics: Ethnography (3 sem. hrs.)
This course introduces crucial concepts in anthropology and ethnography to linguists. It focuses on cross-cultural communication with an emphasis on participant observation as an effective methodology for such research. Students will collect and analyze data related to topics such as oral traditions, kinship, and social structure. They will be introduced to various tools for ethno-semantic analysis, including analysis of cultural themes and worldview, semantic domain analysis, and taxonomic analysis. Prerequisite: LING 210 Language and Society or equivalent introduction to sociolinguistics. (Fall & Spring)
LING 582 Issues in Community Literacy (3 sem. hrs.)
This course takes an in-depth look at the issues affecting community literacy. Attention is given to program management issues such as curriculum development, capacity building for community members, and assessment of the impact of literacy programs on the community. Another important focus is the provision of multilingual education in developing nations. Corequisite: LING 584. (Spring)
LING 583 Language Programs Design and Management (3 sem. hrs.)
This course surveys the linguistic and social factors that shape a language development program and prepares students to serve local communities in the development of written material in vernacular languages. Special attention is given to the effect of a first and/or a second language in such programs. Students are introduced to a model of strategic planning that can assist a community to meet its own language development goals. (Spring)
LING 584 Principles of Literacy (3 sem. hrs.)
This course covers methods used in the introduction of literacy to ethno-linguistic minority groups. It includes orthography design, consideration of socio-historical issues, strategies for literacy programs, stimulation of local authorship, reading theory and instructional methodologies. (Spring)
LING 585 Principles of Translation (3 sem. hrs.)
This course covers the theory and practice of translating from a source language to a target language. It is designed to give the student the necessary skills for transferring meaning from one language to another. Discussion will include source language, target language, and cross-language transfer, with particular attention to the translation of Scripture. (Spring)
LING 586 Advanced Phonology (3 sem. hrs.)
This course provides an overview of current phonological theory, emphasizing those theories that contribute significantly towards developing practical orthographies. Employing the theories they are learning, students analyze complex data from a wide variety of different languages. The course also emphasizes descriptive methodology and teaches students how to make use of insights from phonological theory in phonological descriptions. (Spring)
LING 599 Philosophical Perspectives in Linguistics (3 sem. hrs.)
This course examines the philosophical basis of human language and communication, with special attention to issues relating to semantics, discourse, lexicon, metaphor and translation... all areas that deal with meaning creation. There will be a critical review of some major schools of thought within philosophy of language and hermeneutics. These will be examined in light of current insights in textlinguistics, cognitive linguistics and intergrational linguistics. (Spring)
LING 611 Applied Phonology for TESOL (3 sem. hrs.)
This course examines a wide range of more advanced applications for phonological and phonetic frameworks. Students study methods for teaching and integrating pronunciation in language teaching for several learner populations, from basic articulation training to discourse-level pronunciation instruction. Instruction also includes relevant techniques from a number of academic disciplines which deal with relationships between speech, voice, body movement, and emotion. (Summer)
LING 612 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (3 sem. hrs.)
This course provides an introduction to research design in the field of second language (SL) acquisition and teaching. The course will be offered in four modules each focusing on a particular aspect of second language research. They cover topics such as the development of research questions and the generation of hypotheses, defining/describing variables, concepts such as validity and reliability, data collection procedures, data coding and analysis and basic statistical concepts. Qualitative/descriptive and quantitative research designs will both be discussed and contextualized as a function of research questions. There will be hands on practice with the interpretation of research results. Once the essential components of a range of different methods are grasped, students prepare a detailed Action research design. (Summer)
LING 650 Survey of Linguistic Theories (3 sem. hrs.)
This course introduces students to a wide range of linguistic theories developed during the latter half of the 20th century. Students will read and discuss original works written from the various perspectives, giving specific attention to how such scholars approach the analysis of syntax, and analyze language data using their own choice of theoretical perspective(s). Prerequisites: LING 560, LING 586. (Fall)
LING 660 Problems in Morphology and Syntax (3 sem. hrs.)
This course continues to explore the various morphological and syntactic structures found in the world's languages. In addition to further study of topics previously introduced in LING 560 (Syntax & Semantics), students also examine features such as: inflection, derivation, and compounding; deixis; grammaticalization; and non-declarative speech acts. The emphasis is on solving problems that arise in data from a variety of language families and types. Students apply the course discussion to the preparation of a linguistic paper. Prerequisite: LING 560. (Spring)
LING 680 Advanced Field Methods: Analysis and Writing (3 sem. hrs.)
Students in Advanced Field Methods analyze a non-Indo-European language by working extensively with a native speaker. A major focus in the course is on developing descriptive writing skills. Prerequisites: LING 560, LING 580, LING 586. (Fall)
LING 688 Tone Analysis (3 sem. hrs.)
This course introduces students to a methodology of tone analysis, focusing on the analysis of one field language and incorporating the insights of current theoretical approaches. They will also learn how to apply insights from the analysis of a tone system to developing practical orthographies. Corequisite or Prerequisite: LING 586. (Fall)
LING 690 Graduating Essay (0 sem. hrs.)
Students who chose the non-thesis option in the MA Linguistics program are required to complete a graduating essay and pass a comprehensive exam.
LING 691 Discourse Analysis (3 sem. hrs.)
This course teaches students to analyze the discourse structure and pragmatic features of texts. Students describe typical features of different types of prominence and cohesion, chart texts, analyze discourse segmented into hierarchical units, and indicate evidence for foregrounding and backgrounding (or mainline and supportive information). Emphasis is given to the interface between syntactic forms and their pragmatic functions in discourse. Prerequisite: LING 560 (Spring)
LING 695 Topics in Linguistics (3 sem. hrs.)
A Topics in Linguistics course will be taught when one or more students expresses interest in a linguistic topic not offered in a particular semester. This could mean an existing course which is normally offered in a different semester or a new topic of interest to students. In some circumstances a qualified faculty member will agree to teach the course when there is sufficient interest and need.
LING 697 Linguistics Thesis I (3 sem. hrs.)
The student, in frequent consultation with his/her advisor, selects a thesis topic and writes a thesis proposal. Once the proposal has been accepted by the student’s thesis advisory committee, he/she begins writing the thesis. There are no formal classes. Pre-requisite or co-requisite: LING 680. (Fall & Spring)
LING 698 Linguistics Thesis II (3 sem. hrs.)
The student, in consultation with his/her advisor, works towards completion of the thesis. Upon completion, the thesis must be defended orally before an examining committee. There are no formal classes. Prerequisite: LING 597. (Fall & Spring)
LING 699 Linguistics Continuing Registration (0 sem. hrs.)
Continuing Registration maintains the student’s enrollment in the program and is taken only when all required courses are complete and only as a continuation of an incomplete thesis or graduating essay. Enrollment in Continuing Registration is automatic, and although no credit is given for it, a fee is charged for each semester of enrollment. (Fall & Spring)