Linguistics
LIN 2100: Foundations of Language Study (5)
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.
Attributes: WK Humanities
LIN 2500: Computational Linguistics I (3)
Offerings
Computational linguistics is a broad field incorporating research and techniques for processing language with computers at all levels of linguistic structure. Students will become familiar with computational fundamentals, methods, topics and tasks; they will study techniques used to model natural language, analyze linguistic phenomena using modern methods, and survey research literature and industry applications. No programming experience is necessary. Typically offered: Spring, Alternate Years.
Prerequisites: LIN 2100: C- or better
LIN 3700: Philosophy of Language (3)
Offerings
We typically communicate by using language, where communicating involves conveying meaning. But what is meaning? And what is a language? Philosophy of language examines these and related issues, such as: in virtue of what do words, or names, refer to objects or to persons? How do we mean more than what we literally say? Related topics include theories of meaning and reference, the distinction between semantics and pragmatics, and the variety of speech acts. May also cover recent work on metaphor and non-literal speech, pejoratives, or the language and power of propagandistic speech. Typically offered: Autumn.
Equivalents: PHI 3700
Attributes: Honors Course, Upper-Division
Prerequisites: PHI 1001: D or better
OR PHI 1002: D or better
OR PHI 1004: D or better
OR LIN 2100: D or better
OR UCOR 3000: D or better
LIN 4145: Phonology (5)
Offerings
A thorough study of sound systems and processes, with problem-solving experience in the analysis of English and other languages.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: LIN 2100: D or better
LIN 4150: Morphology (5)
Offerings
A thorough study of word structures and processes, with problem-solving experience in the analysis of English and other languages.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: LIN 2100: D or better
LIN 4200: Second Language Acquisition (5)
Offerings
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.
Equivalents: LIN 6200
Attributes: Upper-Division
Prerequisites: LIN 2100: D or better
LIN 4250: Research Methods (5)
Offerings
Teaches research methods in applied linguistics, emphasizing the concepts and procedures of quantitative and qualitative. Covers descriptive statistics, issues of validity and reliability, data collection and analysis, and research designs. Prepares students to critically evaluate research articles and to develop an original research proposal.
Equivalents: LIN 6250
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Doctoral, Graduate are excluded.
Prerequisites: LIN 2100: D or better
AND (LIN 4200: D or better
OR LIN 6200: D or better)
LIN 4365: Methods of Foreign Language Teaching (5)
Offerings
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
Prerequisites: LIN 2100: D or better
LIN 4410: Syntax (5)
Offerings
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
Prerequisites: LIN 2100: D or better
LIN 4430: Sociolinguistics (5)
Offerings
Looks more closely at how language is influenced by context, including social, cultural, psychological, geographical, and political factors. This interdisciplinary course draws from sociology, anthropology, and linguistics.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Prerequisites: LIN 2100: D or better
LIN 4500: Computational Linguistics II (3)
Offerings
Surveys state of the art computational linguistics approaches and natural language processing systems such as parsers, embeddings, topic models, language models, speech recognizers, machine translators, and dialog systems. Develops an understanding of programming techniques that process and model natural language and apply them to analysis in phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Deepens mastery of computational tools for linguistic analysis and text processing through project work. Typically offered: Spring, Alternate Years.
Prerequisites: LIN 2500: C- or better
AND (CSC 1130: C- or better
OR CSC 1230: C- or better
OR CSC 2230: C- or better)
AND (MAT 1300: C- or better
OR MAT 2200: C- or better
OR MAT 2360: C- or better)
LIN 4601: History of the English Language (3)
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. Typically offered: Alternate Years.
Equivalents: ENG 4601
Attributes: Upper-Division
LIN 4899: Linguistics Capstone Seminar (3)
Offerings
Encourages recollection and reflection on previous coursework in linguistics, language and cultural studies, integration of knowledge with the student's own faith commitment, and further pursuit of an area of scholarly interest to the student, culminating in the senior paper.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
LIN 4900: Independent Study (1-5)
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: Directed Readings (1-10)
Offerings
Directed Readings May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.
LIN 4930: Tutorial Practicum (1-5)
Offerings
Tutorial Practicum May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.
LIN 4940: Internship (1-5)
Offerings
Provides opportunity for practical application of linquistics. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
LIN 4950: Special Topics in Linguistics (1-5)
Offerings
Selected topics in Linguistics. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.
LIN 4952: Special Topics in Linguistics (1-5)
Offerings
Selected Topics in Linguistics. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits.
Attributes: Upper-Division
Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.