LI2011 Lingusitic Analysis of World Languages

What is language? What do we know when we know language? Linguistics is the science of identifying patterns of sounds and words, and figuring out the different meanings associated with different patterns. Learning how to do this allows us to develop analytical abilities that free us to enter with confidence and skill any situation in which language is used. A sequel to LI1011, this course is designed to help students further their understanding of human language as both a structural and cultural phenomenon by expanding the subject matter of inquiry beyond English and Swahili (used in LI1011) to include other languages from around the world. In this student-centered interactive seminar-style class, students will be expected to participate in class activities that will focus upon: • Research and peer teaching focusing upon different subfields of linguistics which involve the study and comparison of languages other than English, and • Advanced linguistic analytical skill development in phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax, using data from different languages. Credits: 3

Prereq: LI1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00