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112. Languages of the World. (2). (SS).
Language is a central concern of humankind and with good reason.
As the conduit for most communicative and expressive needs as
well as other tasks, it pervades virtually every aspect of human
existence. Few realize, however, how truly rich the linguistic
universe is until they consider the variety of distinct linguistic
devices and practices employed by speakers of the 5000+ individual
languages that have been identified to date. Appreciating and being able to explain the range of variety of spoken and written
language among various peoples of the world is an essential key
to understanding human culture and diversity. This course systematically
addresses many of the questions which most fascinate us about
language, thus widening our intercultural horizons and enhancing
our sophistication about our own language and culture. It therefore
serves those who wish to learn about both our own and other societies, particular languages or regions of the world, and the nature of the human mind. (Lindemann)
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350. Perspectives on Second Language Learning and Second Language Instruction. Ling. 210 or 211. (2). (Excl).
The purpose of this course is to explore past and current directions
in both theoretical and practical aspects of second/foreign language
learning and teaching. The course will examine a number of language
learning and teaching paradigms and focus on the changing forms
and functions of methodology, technique and approach as the emphasis
of language pedagogy has shifted from teacher directed, drill
and pattern practice to learner focused, task based instruction.
Students will have an opportunity to reflect upon and analyze their own language learning experiences and begin to critique
and understand the instructional needs of varying language learning
populations. Undergraduates should register for 350 and graduates
for 450. Both courses will meet together, with additional work
for 450 credit. (Madden)
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385. Experiential Practice. Permission of instructor. (1-6). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for credit.
Students will participate in (and, if necessary, be trained
for) a service project, through the Program in Linguistics and/or the English Language Institute. Though projects will vary from
term to term, they may usually be expected to involve either one-on-one
tutoring (in literacy, English as a Second Language, or linguistics, for instance) or formal teaching outside the University, or some
mix of these. The course is designed for linguistics concentrators, and good academic preparation in core linguistic concepts is assumed.
Each project will have a faculty supervisor, whom students should
contact for specific information, and to determine eligibility
and any special requirements. (Madden)
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112. Languages of the
World. (2). (SS).
See Linguistics 112 (Spring Term).
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211. Introduction to
Language. (2). (SS).
The study of language offers a way of looking at some of the most
significant aspects of human experience. Language reflects and structures the way we think. It creates and is created by power
relationships expressed through gender, race, class, and geography.
Language offers us avenues for resistance as well as oppression.
Through this course we will attempt to understand the many different
roles language plays in our social and psychological lives. At the same time we will also learn some of the fundamentals of language
structure which are basic to an appreciation of large-scale language
issues. Course assignments will likely include biweekly homework
and hourly exams. There will be a combination of course texts
including background information as well as a selection of readings.
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395. Individual Research.
Permission of instructor. (1-4). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT).
May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Adequately prepared students can pursue individual research with
a member of the faculty. Individual students should consult with
faculty about ongoing projects in which they can participate.
Reading and reports appropriate to the individual topic are required.
A paper situating the research in the literature and describing the project and the student's role in it will normally be required.
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