Linguistics (LIN)
LIN 180 International Course (1-12 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable
LIN 200 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
LIN 201 The Nature and Study of Language (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Introduction to the study of human language. Language change and diversity, usage, meaning, phonetics, grammatical description, and language learning.
Shared Competencies: Civic and Global Responsibility; Ethics and Integrity
LIN 202 Diversity of World Languages (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Cross-listed with ANT 202
Broad survey of world languages, language diversity, identity, contact, and shift. Non-technical overview of linguistic phenomena, language documentation, preservation, and revitalization.
LIN 208 Indigenous Languages: Their Past, Present, and Future (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Cross-listed with NAT 208
The past (historical origin and development), present (current diversity and vitality) and future (endangerment, revitalization, standardization) of indigenous languages in the Americas and around the world. No linguistics background necessary.
LIN 251 English Words (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
An analysis of English words, their structure, history, meaning, and formation from a theoretically informed linguistic perspective. The course is primarily concerned with the words borrowed from the classical languages.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking
LIN 271 Language,Culture,&Society (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
LIN 280 International Course (1-12 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable 3 times for 12 credits maximum
LIN 290 Independent Study (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
LIN 300 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
LIN 301 Introductory Linguistic Analysis (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 601
Techniques and methods of modern linguistics, including specific analysis of phonetic, phonological, morphological, and syntactic aspects of natural language structure. Additional work required of graduate students.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 303 Language Universals and Typology (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 603
Introduction to language universals, similarities and differences in human language. Language families, relatedness, and linguistic geography. Additional work required of graduate students.
LIN 305 Linguistic Structure of English (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 605
Systematic and comprehensive survey of the structure of Modern English from a linguistic perspective. Topics include phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics/pragmatics,various syntactic properties pertaining to English. Additional work required of graduate students.
LIN 307 Structure of Japanese (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Cross-listed with JPS 307
Double-numbered with LIN 607
An introduction to the linguistic structure of Japanese, covering key topics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Students will examine the fundamental components that shape the formal structure of the language. Additional work required of graduate students.
LIN 312 Meaning and Communication (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 612
Introduction to aspects of linguistic meaning that are dependent on context and other non-linguistic factors.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking
LIN 321 Introduction to Methodology of Teaching Languages: English/Foreign Language Teaching (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 621
Topics include history and theories of language teaching; the teaching of content (grammar, sound system, lexis, and pragmatics) and skills; and assessment. Additional work required of graduate students.
Shared Competencies: Civic and Global Responsibility; Communication Skills; Information Literacy and Technological Agility
LIN 326 Structure of Standard Arabic (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Cross-listed with ARB 326
Double-numbered with LIN 626
Structure of Standard Arabic, including the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Includes social and historical issues related to the development of the Arabic language. Additional work required of graduate students.
LIN 341 Linguistics at Work Practicum (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Course provides students with an opportunity to apply the tools/techniques of Linguistics in an employment context.
Repeatable 2 times for 6 credits maximum
LIN 371 Dimensions of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Cross-listed with ANT 371
Foundations, theory, and practice of bilingual/bicultural education. Critical concepts of linguistic, sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic issues and methods as applied to bilingualism/multiculturalism. Additional work required of graduate students.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Civic and Global Responsibility; Ethics and Integrity
LIN 373 Language Variation and Change (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Cross-listed with ANT 378
An exploration of the theories, qualitative and quantitative methods, and the ideological, social, cultural, linguistic and structural factors involved in the study of language variation and change. Additional work required of graduate students.
University Requirement Course: IDEA Requirement Eligible
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Civic and Global Responsibility; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 374 Topics in Sociolinguistics (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Functions of language in society. Geographical, socioeconomic, and male-female differentiation. Functions of various types of speech events. Requirements include a research project.
Repeatable 2 times for 6 credits maximum
University Requirement Course: IDEA Requirement Eligible
Shared Competencies: Civic and Global Responsibility; Ethics and Integrity; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 375 Forensic Linguistics (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Cross-listed with ANT 375
Examines the application of core linguistic concepts,( including concepts of socio-psychological/pragmatic/discourse analysis), and interpretive techniques to investigate crimes, and other legal matters in which language data is used as pertinent evidence. Additional work required of graduate students.
Shared Competencies: Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 380 International Course (1-12 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable
LIN 381 Global Communication Through World Englishes (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 681
World Englishes pose unique challenges for linguists, language pedagogues, business leaders, communication experts, and researchers in intercultural/ international communication. Various topics reflecting these challenges are presented. Additional work required of graduate students.
LIN 392 Second Language Acquisition (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Cross-listed with PSY 319
Survey of research on second-language acquisition; linguistic, biological, cognitive, affective, and social factors.
Shared Competencies: Civic and Global Responsibility; Ethics and Integrity; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 400 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
LIN 406 Field Methods in Linguistics (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 606
Course introduces students to tools/techniques for collecting/analyzing language data. Under documented language used when possible. Students work with a native-speaker consultant. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 2 times for 6 credits maximum
Prereq: LIN 301/601
Shared Competencies: Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 411 Semantics of Human Languages (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 611
Introduction to analysis of meaning in natural languages. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: LIN 301
Shared Competencies: Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 422 Advanced Methods of Teaching Languages: English/Foreign Language Teaching (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 622
Topics include curriculum development, technology in language learning, global dialects, individual differences, second language acquisition, and professional development. Students complete a practicum. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: LIN 321
Shared Competencies: Civic and Global Responsibility; Communication Skills; Information Literacy and Technological Agility
LIN 431 Phonological Analysis (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 631
Introduction to analysis of sound systems of natural languages. Extra work required of graduate students.
Prereq: LIN 301
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 441 Syntactic Analysis (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 641
Introduction to analysis of morphological and syntactic systems of natural languages. Extra work required of graduate students.
Prereq: LIN 301
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 451 Morphological Analysis (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 651
An introduction to morphological theory and analysis in contemporary generative linguistics. The course familiarizes students with the main topics that interest morphologists by exposing students to a range of cross-linguistic data.
Prereq: LIN 301
Shared Competencies: Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 461 Introduction to Historical Linguistics (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Double-numbered with LIN 661
An introduction to traditional terminology and methods, and to more recent studies in formal, explanatory theories of language change. Theories of phonological as well as syntactic change. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: LIN 301
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
LIN 480 International Course (1-12 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable
LIN 490 Independent Study (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
LIN 499 Honors Capstone Project (1-3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 3 times for 3 credits maximum
LIN 500 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
LIN 580 International Course (1-12 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable