Linguistics (Ling)
133. Contrastive Structures of English and Spanish (3)
Prerequisite: Span 20B or equivalent. Fulfills same requirements as Ling
134. An analysis of the phonology, morphology and syntax of English with
a view toward providing a contrastive analysis of English and Spanish, emphasizing
points of similarity and difference.
134. Structure of English (3)
Not applicable to the English major. Includes pronunciation and the system
of word and sentence formation, spelling, styles and varieties of English
(such as Mexican-American and Black English); linguistics and reading, a
review of traditional grammar, and an introduction to modern transformational
grammar.
135. General Linguistics (3)
Human language and its characteristics. The nature and description of phonological,
grammatical and semantic systems. Procedures for establishing language relationships
and investigation of linguistic changes. Relationship between linguistics
and allied areas.
137. American English (3)
Prerequisite: Ling 134 or 135. Studies in the linguistic structure of modern
English.
138. History of the English Language (3)
Study of the development of the sound system, grammar, vocabulary, and writing
system of English.
140T. Topics in Linguistics
(1-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Topics to be offered at the discretion of the department.
141.English as a Foreign Language (3)
Theories, techniques and procedures in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages); contrastive analysis of target and native language;
the audio-lingual method; ESL (English as a Second Language) as a strand
in bilingual education; cognitive vs. behavioristic view of language learning.
142. Phonology (3)
Prerequisite: Ling 100. The sound patterns of human language. Phonemic theory
and analytical techniques. Distinctive feature theory and analysis. Major
phonological processes and their description.
143. Syntax (3)
Prerequisite: Ling 100. Theory and practice in the description of grammatical
systems. Comparison of approaches. Practical experience with data.
144. Field Methods in Linguistics (3)
Prerequisite: Ling 135. First-hand experience in eliciting linguistic data
from informants; practice in analyzing and describing a language.
156. Voice Science (3)
See CD 104.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
Chinese (Chin)
1A-B. Elementary Chinese (4-4)
Not open to students with previous training. Basic structure and pronunciation
of Mandarin Chinese; practice in speaking, reading, and writing. (4 lecture,
1 lab hour)
2A-B. Intermediate Chinese (4-4)
Prerequisite: Chin 1B or equivalent. Review grammar and syntax; techniques
of brush use; speaking and reading. (4 lecture, 1 lab hour)
Japanese (Japn)
1A-B. Elementary Japanese (4-4)
Beginning course in modern spoken and written Japanese. Covers learning
comprehension and oral practice, basic grammar and sentence patterns. Introduction
to reading and writing in Kana and Kanji characters. (4 lecture, 1 lab hour)
2A-B. Intermediate Japanese (4-4)
Prerequisite: Japn 1B or equivalent. Intermediate spoken and written Japanese;
reading modern Japanese with emphasis on expository writings; translation
and oral and written composition. (4 lecture, 1 lab hour)
(See Course Numbering System.)
Linguistics (Ling)
200A-B. Graduate Survey (4-4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individually directed readings in
linguistics and related subjects.
231. Seminar in Linguistics
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Ling 135 and permission of instructor. Topics to be offered
at the discretion of the department: philosophy of language, psycholinguistics,
dialectology, and other subjects in general linguistics.
232. Seminar in English Linguistics
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Ling 135 and permission of instructor. Topics to be offered
at the discretion of the department: structure of Old, Middle, or Early
Modern English; topics in English phonology, grammar, and lexicon.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
299. Thesis (2-5; max total 5)
Prerequisite: permission of the art department graduate coordinator; see
Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission
of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.