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EUROPEAN STUDIES - LINGUISTICS DEGREES
European Studies Linguistics Program
Linguistics Minor
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

CLA 3170 | EUR 1110 | EUR 3100 | EUR 3500 | EUR 4254 | EUR 4899 | LIN 2100 | LIN 4145 | LIN 4150 | LIN 4200 | LIN 4300 | LIN 4365 | LIN 4400 | LIN 4410 | LIN 4601 | LIN 4900 | LIN 4920 | LIN 4930 | VIEW ALL

CLA 3170: () Offerings
Explores history, literature, and society of classical Greece and Rome stressing contributions to modern Western civilization.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
EUR 1110: () Offerings
Introduction to the culture of Europe through literature; themes of family, community, heroism, beliefs and values, and women's roles will be examined chronologically from the classical to the modern periods.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B
EUR 3100: () Offerings
Provides a brief survey of major periods in European art and architecture beginning with significant works from the Greco-Roman period and progressing through the 20th century. It is specifically oriented toward students intending to travel in Europe.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division
EUR 3500: () Offerings
Prerequisite: EUR 3000. Offered in Europe. Provides a cultural investigation of Europe and an on-site practicum. This course examines contemporary Europe as part of the European Quarter abroad, with special attention to a Christian perspective on the historical growth of European cultures. The language skills acquired by students are demonstrated in intensive programs of living and travel.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
EUR 4254: () Offerings
Prerequisite: Working fluency in at least one language besides English. Theory and practice of translating, with attention to accuracy and nuances of style. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes:Upper-Division
EUR 4899: () Offerings
The heritage of Europe will be the framework within which contemporary European issues and personalities will be interpreted. A key component of the class is the research project that will relate to the student's language concentration and special interests. This course is designed to meet the requirements as a Senior Capstone course in European Studies.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
LIN 2100: () Offerings
Develops conceptual tools for understanding the nature and the processes of language: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Personal and professional attitudes toward the world of language are reexamined. This course is also offered via distance learning. Please note that the distance learning version of this course is not eligible for financial aid nor is it part of the on-campus tuition plateau; full payment is required at the time of registration.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Media
LIN 4145: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LIN 2100. A thorough study of sound systems and processes, with problem-solving experience in the analysis of English and other languages.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LIN 4150: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LIN 2100. A thorough study of word structures and processes, with problem-solving experience in the analysis of English and other languages.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LIN 4200: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LIN 2100. Presents an intensive study of the research literature so that students will become familiar with recent findings on the acquisition of a second language and with the research process.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LIN 4300: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LIN 2100. Studies the nature of language change, illustrated by the history of the Indo-European language family, especially English. A diachronic study of phonology, morphology, and syntax is made, with emphasis on reconstructed Indo-European, classical texts and modern European diversity. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LIN 4365: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LIN 2100. An overview of the theoretical paradigms of second language learning and teaching; definition and evaluation of communicative competence; strategies for teaching skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing; selection and development of instructional materials.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LIN 4400: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LIN 2100 or permission of instructor. Provides an intensive investigation into non-English sentence structures. Basic rule making and rule testing are examined in a variety of languages. Not offered every year.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LIN 4410: () Offerings
Prerequisite: LIN 2100. Provides an intensive investigation into contemporary English sentence structures through the application of current syntactic theory. Basic rule making and rule testing are examined in English.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LIN 4601: () Offerings
Examines Anglo-Saxon, Middle, and modern forms of English in historical development and individual language systems. Includes phonology, morphology, syntax, and some discussion of the relationships of each language stage to literary expression during its era. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LIN 4900: () Offerings
Student works independently with a faculty member on a mutually agreed upon topic. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division
LIN 4920: () Offerings
Directed Readings May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
LIN 4930: () Offerings
Tutorial Practicum May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.



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