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Linguistics

Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

Click here for conversion list of former 3-digit course numbers.

 
1027A/B1028A/B2186A/B2187A/B2237A/B2243F/G2244A/B2247A
2248B2249F/G2250F/G2286F/G2287F/G2288A/B28003303A
3335F3337G3340A/B3390A/B381038304406F/G4407F/G
4440F/G4490F/G4810A/B4820A/B4840A/B4880A/B
Linguistics 1027A/B - Introduction to Linguistics
See Anthropology 1027A/B.
Antirequisite(s): Linguistics 2288A/B
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Linguistics 1028A/B - Linguistics: Applications and Extensions
Acquaints students with human language and how it relates to society and to the mind. Topics include applications of linguistics, such as language acquisition, language and law, language disorders, and language variation across time, space and society.
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Prerequisite(s): One of: Anthropology 1027A/B, Linguistics 2288A/B, French 2800, Spanish 3303A/B or permission of Linguistics program.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Linguistics 2186A/B - Introduction to Language and Gender
This course explores the relationship between language and sex/gender systems from a critical linguistic perspective. Areas investigated include: language and gender stereotypes; gender variation in language usage; power and women's status; and male vs. female communicative styles in different contexts. Women's Studies 1020E is recommended preparation but not required.
Antirequisite(s): Linguistics 2287F/G
Prerequisite(s): At least one first year course. Course(s) in Linguistics recommended but not required.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 2187A/B - Introduction to Language Science
This survey is for anyone interested in why we speak the way we do. Taught in English, the course examines different aspects of language usage (including language and media, language and computers, language and gender, language education and dialects) while emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of language studies.
Antirequisite(s): Linguistics 2287F/G.
Prerequisite(s): At least one first year course. Course(s) in Linguistics recommended but not required.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 2237A/B - Field Techniques in Linguistics
See Anthropology 2237A/B.
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Linguistics 2243F/G - Applied Linguistics
See Anthropology 2243F/G.
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Linguistics 2244A/B - Second Language Acquisiton
An overview of research on naturalistic and instructed second language acquisition (SLA). Various aspects of first language and second language learning/acquisition processes provide a framework for consideration of basic questions in SLA. Issues considered include situational factors influencing SLA, learner differences, and cognitive processes in learning a second/foreign language.
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Prerequisite(s): Anthropology 1027A/B, or Linguistics 2288A/B, or the former French 288F/G, or French 2800, or Spanish 3303A, or permission of the program
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 2247A - Phonological Analysis
See Anthropology 2247A/B.
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Linguistics 2248B - Introduction to Syntax and Semantics
See Anthropology 2248A/B.
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Linguistics 2249F/G - Discourse Analysis and Linguistic Pragmatics
See Anthropology 2249F/G.
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Linguistics 2250F/G - Comparative Indo-European Linguistics
A diachronic and synchronic study of the Indo-European languages with emphasis on the Comparative Method and typology, primarily of the languages spoken in Europe, both Western and Eastern. Students will write a research essay on structural or historical aspects of at least one Indo-European language.
Antirequisite(s): CLC 2150F/G
Prerequisite(s): Anthropology 1027A/B or Linguistics 1027A/B, or at least 0.5 linguistic course approved by the program.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 2286F/G - Language and Gender Research
This course explores the relationship between language and sex/gender systems from a critical linguistic perspective. Areas investigated include: language and gender stereotypes; gender variation in language usage; power and women's status; and male vs. female communicative styles in different contexts. A research paper on a relevant topic is required. Women's Studies 1020E is recommended preparation but not required.
Antirequisite(s): Linguistics 2186A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Anthropology 1027A/B, or Linguistics 1027A/B, or at least 0.5 linguistics course approved by the program.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 2287F/G - Language Science
This survey is for anyone interested in why we speak the way we do. We explore different aspects of language usage (including language and the media, language and computers, language and gender, language education and dialects) while emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of language studies. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Linguistics 2187A/B, or the former French  287F/G.
Prerequisite(s): At least one first year course.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 2288A/B - Introductory General Linguistics
After introducing the basic tools for analyzing language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics), this course illustrates common linguistic phenomena in each of these areas. Students will also apply their analytical skills to data from a variety of languages. Taught in English.
Antirequisite(s): Anthropology 1027A/B or the former French 288a/b.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 2800 - General Linguistics in French
See French 2800.
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Prerequisite(s): French 1900E or French 1910, or permission of the Department, based on Placement Test.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course.
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Linguistics 3303A - The Structure of Spanish
See Spanish 3303A.
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Prerequisite(s): Spanish 3300
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 3335F - Historical Linguistics
See Anthropology 3335F/G.
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Prerequisite(s): Anthropology 1027A/B or Linguistics 2288A/B and Anthropology 2247A/B and registration in Year 3 or 4 in any module.
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 3337G - Topics in Language and Society
See Anthropology 3337F/G.
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Prerequisite(s): Anthropology 1027A/B or Linguistics 2288A/B and registration in Year 3 or 4 in any module.
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 3340A/B - Special Topics in Linguistics
Special topics of current interest in Linguistics. A list of special topics may be obtained from the Program.
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of the program.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 3390A/B - Supervised Reading/Research in Linguistics
Individual reading and research of current interest in Linguistics.
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Prerequisite(s): An application (available from the Program) must be completed with the approval of the instructor and the program.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 3810 - Syntax in French
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Prerequisite(s): French 2800 or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course.
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Linguistics 3830 - Phonetics and Phonology in French
See French 3830A/B.
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Linguistics 4406F/G - Special Topics in Spanish Linguistics
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Prerequisite(s): Spanish 3300
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 4407F/G - Special Topics in Spanish Linguistics
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Prerequisite(s): Spanish 3303A or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 4440F/G - Advanced Special Topics in Spanish Linguistics
Special topics of current interest in Linguistics. A list of special topics may be obtained from the Program.
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of the program.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 4490F/G - Advanced Supervised Reading/Research in Linguistics
Individual reading and research of current interest in Linguistics. An application (available from the Program) must be completed with the approval of the instructor and the program.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 4810A/B - Advanced Syntax in French
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Prerequisite(s): French 3810A/B or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Linguistics 4820A/B - Morphology in French
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Prerequisite(s): French 3810A/B or French 3830A/B or permission of the Department.
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Linguistics 4840A/B - Semantics in French
See French 4840A/B.
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Prerequisite(s): French 3810A/B or permission of the Department.
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Linguistics 4880A/B - Advanced Linguistics in French
See French 4880A/B.
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Prerequisite(s): French 3810A/B or French 3830A/B (both are recommended) or permission of the Department.
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Academic Calendar 2009 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Linguistics
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