Introduction to Linguistics

Overview

Subject area

LIN

Catalog Number

100

Course Title

Introduction to Linguistics

Description

This course will offer an introduction to the field of linguistics, providing students with the basic terms, discourse and concepts related to the scientific study of language. Topics will include the nature of human language; the brain and language; the social and chronological history of language. Students will learn phonology, syntax, lexicon, and non-verbal communication, and apply the principles of linguistics to their chosen fields, and to their own emerging linguistic competency and bilingualism.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FIS - Flexible Core - Individual and Society

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

011232

Course Schedule