This section of the course approaches the psychology of language from the perspective of linguistics. After a brief introduction to language structure, the main focus of the course will deal with issues concerning the kinds of representations and processes used to produce and comprehend speech; that is, how are words and grammatical structure stored and […]
This course provides an introduction to children's acquisition of linguistic knowledge, including lexical, morphological, phonological, syntactic, and pragmatic development, and familiarizes students with fundamental issues in current theoretical models of language acquisition. In addition, children's use of processing strategies for comprehension and production and the roles of cognitive and social development will be examined. COURSE […]
CROSSLISTED COURSES: GL EN 4608 & GL LIN 4608 This course provides an introduction to discourse analysis, that is, the analysis of spoken and written texts in context. Central issues examined include: the relation between linguistic form and function; the relation between text and context; and the question of 'textuality' (i.e. how a randomly-ordered set […]
This course is an introduction to topics in formal semantics. The emphasis is on providing students with an understanding of a wide range of semantic phenomena by adopting a truth-conditional account of meaning using a limited formal apparatus. Topics covered include propositional and first order logic, modality and possible worlds, definite and indefinite descriptions, event […]
This course focuses on core aspects of syntactic theory from a Minimalist perspective. Concepts covered in AP/LING 2140 are assumed throughout. Topics discussed include argument structure, VP shells, properties of functional categories, Case theory, head and XP movement, and DP structure. FORMAT: Two 90-minute sessions weekly. PREREQUISITES: AP/LING 2130 3.0 and(/or for CogSci students) AP/LING […]
This course builds on the skills acquired in AP/LING 2120 3.0. Students will continue with problem sets from a variety of languages, while being introduced to key issues in current phonological theory. FORMAT: Two 90-minute sessions weekly. PREREQUISITES: AP/LING 2110 3.0 and AP/LING 2120 3.0 with a grade of C or better, or permission of […]
CROSSLISTED COURSES: GL EN 4606 & GL LIN 4606 A study of the principal changes in the English language from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day. COURSE CREDIT EXCLUSIONS: GL/EN/LIN 4606 6.0; AS/LING 4060 3.0 (prior to Fall/Winter 2001-2002). FORMAT: Two 90-minute sessions weekly. PREREQUISITES: AP/LING 1000 6.0, or permission of the Department.
This course is an introduction to the study of languages as they change through time, and to the related topics of dialect geography and linguistic prehistory. We will study methods for constructing earlier stages of a language, such as the comparative method and internal reconstruction. Processes of changes in phonology, syntax and lexicon will be […]
This course explores how the structures of human language reflect the architecture of the human mind. Linguistics issues are related to topics in vision, philosophy, and psychology, among others. The course focuses primarily on internalist views of language, as exemplified in the generative tradition. COURSE CREDIT EXCLUSION: AP/LING 3800 3.0 (prior to Fall 2012). FORMAT: […]
This course explores ways in which linguistics can shed light on language use in the legal system. The course is divided into four sections:1. the origins and special characteristics of written legal language, including a discussion of problems caused by legal language used in instructions to juries;2. spoken language in the courtroom, including the role […]