Course Catalogs

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.
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.
Prereq: LIN 201 or LIN 202  
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.
Prereq: LIN 201 or LIN 202  
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.
Prereq: LIN 201 or LIN 202  
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.
Prereq: LIN 201 or LIN 202 or JPS 101  
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.
Prereq: LIN 201 or LIN 202  
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.
Prereq: LIN 201 or LIN 202 or LIN 301 or SPA 437 or (SPA 435 and 436)  
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.
Prereq: LIN 201 or LIN 202  
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  
Double-numbered with LIN 671, ANT 671  
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.
LIN 373  Language Variation and Change  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Cross-listed with ANT 378  
Double-numbered with LIN 673, ANT 678  
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.
Prereq: LIN 201 or LIN 202  
University Requirement Course: IDEA Requirement Eligible  
LIN 374  Topics in Sociolinguistics  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Cross-listed with ANT 374, SOC 372  
Double-numbered with LIN 674, SOC 672, ANT 674  
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  
LIN 375  Forensic Linguistics  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Cross-listed with ANT 375  
Double-numbered with LIN 675, ANT 675  
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.
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  
Double-numbered with LIN 692, PSY 619  
Survey of research on second-language acquisition; linguistic, biological, cognitive, affective, and social factors.
Prereq: LIN 201 or LIN 202 or LIN 301 or LIN 305  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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