Courses in Linguistics offered in 2011/2012
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ANTHROPOLOGY 1027A/B |
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Introduction to basic concepts and methods of modern linguistics. Topics include articulatory and acoustic phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. This course is a prerequisite for subsequent linguistics courses in the Department of Anthropology and/or the Linguistics program.
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ANTHROPOLOGY 2245G |
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Culture is investigated using linguistic methods and techniques. Topics include: the analysis of lexical sets, cognitive categories, language as a symbolic communicative process, non-verbal communication, conversational analysis.
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ANTHROPOLOGY 2247B |
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An introduction to the analysis of the sound systems of languages. Includes a discussion of the basic units of sound, their patterns of distribution and alternation. Topics to be covered are: articulatory phonetics, acoustic phonetics, distinctive feature theory, the writing of rules to describe phonological patterns. The generative framework will be emphasized.
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ANTHROPOLOGY 2248A |
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An introduction to contemporary generative syntax and semantics: lexical categories, lexical semantics, morphology in relation to syntax, constituency, dependency, grammatical relations, argument structure, sentential semantics focussing especially on the relation between semantic structure and syntactic structure. The primary language discussed will be English but examples will be drawn from other languages where appropriate.
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ANTHROPOLOGY 2243G |
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A survery of practical applications of linguistic theory. Includes discussion of the relevance of psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic research to language teaching and learning, evaluation of language policies, consideration of issues of translation and communicative competence, and the analysis of language use in media, law and medicine.
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ANTHROPOLOGY 3337G |
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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Sociolinguistics, which investigates the interrelationships between language and social structure. In this course, we will focus on issues of language variation and its social significance from multiple perspectives, addressing micro-level linguistic variation and how these variables are related to macrolevel social factors.
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ANTHROPOLOGY 3335G |
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This course provides an introduction to comparative linguistics. Issues to be discussed will include the study of historical relationships, reconstruction of proto-languages and the implications of linguistic reconstructions for culture history. Current theoretical issues, such as the nature of sound change will also be discussed.
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FRENCH 2805A |
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This course introduces students to the foundations of linguistics, its goals and its methodological practices by focusing on the domains of linguistics that relate to the sound patterns of French. Students will gain knowledge of the phonetics, the phonology and the sociolinguistics of French, with an empahsis on Canadian French.
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FRENCH 2806B |
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This course introduces students to the foundations of linguistics, its goals and its methodological practices by focusing on the domains of linguistics where sound relates to meaning. Students will gain knowledge of the morphology, the syntax, the semantics and the lexicon of French, with an emphasis on Canadian French.
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FRENCH 3810A |
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Study of syntactic theory with a particular focus on the syntax of French.
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FRENCH 3830B |
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Study of phonetics and phonology of French.
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FRENCH 3870A |
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An overview of the internal and external evolution of French, from Latin to the present. Historical phonetics, morphology and syntax shed light on lexical developments as well as philological issues arising in French text of different periods. Social and political factors influencing the status of French today are also considered.
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FRENCH 4040B |
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The introduction to Old French has a double objective: it permits the direct study of the earliest examples of French literature and at the same time provides a diachronic overbiew of the morphological, phonetic and syntactic evolution of the French language.
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FRENCH 4840B |
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Introduces the major problems relating to meaning in natural languages, with particular attention to French. The discussion of different levels of linguistic analysis and their contribution to meaning leads to the exploration of notions such as semantic features, lexical decomposition, compositionality, thematic roles, verbal aspect, pragmatics and truth values.
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FRENCH 4880A |
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Advanced study in a specific area of linguistics.
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LINGUISTICS 1028B |
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Acquaints students with human language and how it relates to society and to the mind. Topics include applications of linguistics, such as language acquisition, language and law, language disorders, and language variation across time, space and society.
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LINGUISTICS 2186B |
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This course explores the relationship between language and sex/gender systems from a critical linguistic perspective. Areas investigated include: language and gender stereotypes; gender variation in language usage; power and women's status; and male vs. female communicative styles in different contexts. Women's Studies 1020E is recommended preparation but not required.
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LINGUISTICS 2244A |
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An overview of research on naturalistic and instructed second language acquisition (SLA). Various aspects of first language and second language learning/acquisition processes provide a framework for consideration of basic questions in SLA. Issues considered include situational factors influencing SLA, learner differences, and cognitive processes in learning a second/foreign language.
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LINGUISTICS 2286GRESEARCH IN LANGUAGE AND GENDER |
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This course explores the relationship between language and sex/gender systems from a critical linguistic perspective. Areas investigated include: language and gender stereotypes; gender variation in language usage; power and women's status; and male vs. female communicative styles in different contexts. A research paper on a relevant topic is required. Women's Studies 1020E is recommended preparation but not required.
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LINGUISTICS 2288B |
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After introducing the basic tools for analyzing language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics), this course illustrates common linguistic phenomena in each of these areas. Students will also apply their analytical skills to data from a variety of languages. Taught in English.
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LINGUISTICS 3100A |
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This course addresses the contribution of linguistic theory and methodology to the understanding of developmental and acquired language impairments. Morpho-syntactic,semantic-pragmatic and pragmatic impairments will be examined.
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LINGUISTICS 3390A |
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Individual reading and reserach of current interest in Linguistics.
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LINGUISTICS 4490G |
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Individual reading and research of current interest in Linguistics. An application (available from the Program) must be completed with the approval of the instructor and the program.
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SPANISH 3303A |
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This course aims at giving the student a thorough understanding of the Spanish language from a linguistic point of view. It will examine the different levels of structure, including the sound system, morphology, and syntax. It will also cover factors related to meaning and the lexicon.
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SPANISH 3315F |
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This course examines the acquisition of Spanish as a native language and as a second language. It will explore the mechanisms employed by the human mind during the process of language acquisition.
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SPANISH 4406F |
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Topic: Pragmatics.
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SPANISH 4407F |
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Topic: Language and Migration.
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SPANISH 4411G |
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This is an in-depth examination of the structure of Spanish. This course will cover, among other things, the formation of noun phrases and verb phrases, as well as the formation of declaratives, questions and negation.
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SPANISH 4412G |
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Throughout its history, Spanish has come into contact with many other languages: Arabic in the Iberian Peninsula, indigenous languages in the Americas, and more recently -- English. This course examines how such contact has influenced Spanish and the contact languages.
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PHILOSOPHY 4210F
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Contact either of the Program co- directors:
- Prof. Karen Pennesi
(Anthropology)
at 519-661-2111 ext. 85098
- Prof. Jeff Tennant (French)
at 519-661-2111 ext. 87885
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