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LING 1811 - Introduction to Linguistics (LE CAT2, LOGIC & QR)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Provides an introduction to a theoretical study of the nature of natural language, using examples primarily from present-day English. Students are expected to learn analytical skills to understand how human languages (and the human mind) work and how the sub-components (sounds, words, sentences and meaning) of natural languages are systematically organized.

LING 3102 - Syntax

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall & Spring

Deals with how sentences are structured. After discussing lexical categories (parts of speech) and phrasal structures from a scientific perspective, several different theories are introduced under the blanket name Generative Grammar. Based on Generative Grammar, students learn how to analyze English sentence structures to understand universal properties of natural language. prereq: 1811 or instructor consent

ENGL 5821 - History of the English Language

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

History of sounds, word stock, and structures of English language from earliest records to present. prereq: graduate student

LING 2101 - Phonetics and Phonology (NAT SCI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course, which is rooted in biology and physics, focuses on the sound systems of the languages of the world. What do these systems have in common? How do they differ from one another? There is an immense amount of variation across languages, but it is far from random, and this assumption is the driving factor of the course. Students will learn the anatomy of the vocal tract and the means of speech articulation, and they will learn to produce every possible sound of every possible human language. They will also analyze the acoustic signals resulting from speech articulation and how these acoustic results are perceived by hearers. Along the way, student learn to analyze large amounts of phonetic data, both by hand and electronically and to understand when a difference in speech sounds can change the meaning of a message as opposed to simply changing as a result of contextual effects. In short, when are speech sounds meaningful, and what does this tell us about the way the human language faculty is organized? The scientific approach taken here will teach students a great deal about their own language. It will also teach students a great deal about the diversity of languages in the world: how they differ, but more importantly, what they all have in common, and what it is that makes them all human.

LING 2195 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)

Credits:	3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Spring

Topics not included in regular curriculum.

LING 2400 - Language of Advertising

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	LING 2400/WRIT 2400
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall & Spring

Our linguistic landscape has never been more saturated with advertising, branding, messaging, and media. This course will explore the links between the markets and masses through a variety of linguistic aspects. Students will scrutinize film, journalism, podcasts, comics, and interactive experiences fr language play, genderspeak, teenspeak, emerging changes in use, and representation of time and perspective.

LING 2600 - Language in Society (SOC SCI, CDIVERSITY)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall & Spring

This course considers the way social factors relate to the form and function of language. We will consider a broad range of topics, such as language and gender, in-group slang, bilingualism, pidgins and creoles, African American Language, and more as time permits. An important part of the course will consider the role of language in constructing and maintaining group identity, and we will look specifically at language variation in Minnesota and other regions of the United States.

LING 3103 - Semantics and Pragmatics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

This course will provide an introduction to the study of what is said (semantics) and what is meant (pragmatics) in natural language. It will provide an introduction to set theory, first- and higher- order logic, and lexical semantics. It will also cover pragmatic topics such as presupposition, implicature, and speech act theory. Beyond these basic topics, the course will focus on specific sub-topics from time to time such as negation, reference, information structure, reported speech, genre, and so on. prereq: 1811

LING 3203 - Linguistics and Social Media

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer

This course examines the structure and use of language across a wide range of social media platforms, such as texting, Facebook, e-mail, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, blogs and more. Rooted in theories of discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and pragmatics, this course looks at how structural limitations steer the functions of the various media at the same time as engendering creativity among users. Similarly, the course investigates the ways in which online communities construct and maintain identities through language use, and in so doing, sheds light on the linguistic behavior of traditional community groups as well. Students will gain experience collecting large amounts of electronic data and performing quantitative analyses on it as well as performing ethnographic descriptions of online communities, Students will also examine the way interpersonal relationship develop and are maintained through the linguistic conventions of the various media. The class will consist of lecture, discussion groups, and a significant among of hands-on experience in an extended final project. pre-req: LING 1811 or LING 2600 or instructor consent

LING 3591 - Independent Study in Linguistics

Credits:	1.0 -3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Directed reading and/or research. prereq: 1811 or instructor consent, department consent

LING 4103 - Morphology: Word Structures and Rules

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Ling 4103/Ling 5103
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Fall Odd Year

An introductory survey course on linguistic morphology that examines key concepts used to describe and explain the internal structures of words, and also deals with the central word formation processes across the typologically different languages. This theoretical knowledge acquired is then applied to the analysis of word formation in various discourse domains in present-day English and non-Indo-European languages. prereq: 1811, no grad credit

LING 4104 - Corpus Linguistics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Periodic Spring

The aim of this course is to learn how to analyze linguistic phenomena based on data extracted from large databases. Students will learn the distinction between corpus methods and the traditional, intuitional-based approaches. After reviewing key linguistic concepts learned in the prerequisite linguistics course, students will learn several statistical gests widely used in linguistics and how those tests are applied to the data extracted from large corpora. Students will also acquire basic computer programming skills in Python and R to clean up and manipulate the data structure for the purpose of linguistic exploration. Students will be able to evaluate competing hypotheses using the results of their empirical investigations. pre-req: LING 1811; no grad credit

LING 4105 - Cognitive Linguistics

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Spring

As a general introduction to cognitive linguistics, this course consists of three main components. The first part provides an overview of some of the main aims, assumptions, and commitments of the cognitive linguistics enterprise, and provides an indicative sketch of some of the descriptive analyses and theoretical positions that are representative of cognitive linguistics. Based on this theoretical background, the next two parts focus on the two best-developed research frameworks in cognitive linguistics: cognitive semantics (meaning), and the cognitive approach to grammar (structure). Students will also learn the difference between cognitive approaches to linguistics and the mainstream generative approach. pre-req: LING 1811, no grad credit

LING 4195 - Special Topics: (various titles to be assigned)

Credits:	3.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Ling 4195/5195
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall & Spring

Subdisciplines such as pragmatics, semantics, regional and social language variation, childhood language acquisition, second language learning, language change and linguistic reconstructions, cognitive linguistics, and history of linguistic inquiry. prereq: 60 credits earned or in progress, no grad credit

LING 4852 - Teaching Assistantship in Linguistics

Credits:	1.0 -3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies:	Ling 4852/5852
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Students gain practical experience in teaching-related activities for introductory linguistic courses. Students assist the instructor in administration of the class. prereq: 1811, 3101, 3102, instructor consent, no grad credit

PHIL 2011 - Philosophy of Language (LE CAT3, SOC SCI)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall & Spring

Introduction to theories of meaning and truth and the structure of language. Relation of language to thought and the world; semantics and syntax; speech acts and performative utterances; descriptions and reference; and structuralism and the possibility of objective knowledge. prereq: Course in logic or literary analysis or human communication or CS or math or instructor consent

PSY 3661 - Psychology of Language

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Periodic Fall

Psychological processes underlying comprehension, production, and acquisition of language(s); cognitive, social, biological, and educational perspectives on language and their applications. prereq: 1003 or instructor consent

AMIN 1103 - Beginning Ojibwe I (LE CAT3, LECD CAT03, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Speaking and comprehension of basic Ojibwe speech patterns. Development of rudimentary reading knowledge.

AMIN 1104 - Beginning Ojibwe II (LE CAT3, LECD CAT03, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Speaking and comprehension of basic Ojibwe speech patterns. Development of rudimentary reading knowledge. prereq: 1103 or instructor consent

ASL 2001 - Beginning American Sign Language I (LE CAT3, LECD CAT03, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	3.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Introduction to basic vocabulary in American Sign Language and the fingerspelling alphabet. prereq: Credit will not be granted if already received for CSD 2001.

ASL 2002 - Beginning American Sign Language II (LE CAT3, LECD CAT03, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	3.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall, Spring & Summer

Expansion of vocabulary base in American Sign Language. In-depth study of principles of American Sign Language as used receptively and expressively in communication with deaf individuals. prereq: 2001 or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for CSD 2002

ASL 3003 - Intermediate American Sign Language I (COMM & LAN)

Credits:	3.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Intermediate-level study of grammatical and linguistic features of ASL; focus on understanding deaf culture and fluency in expressive and receptive skills. prereq: 2002 or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for CSD 5003

ASL 3004 - Intermediate American Sign Language II (COMM & LAN)

Credits:	3.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Continued intermediate-level study of grammatical and linguistic features of ASL; focus on understanding deaf culture and fluency in expressive and receptive skills. prereq: 3003 or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for CSD 5004

CHIN 1101 - Beginning Chinese I: Mandarin Chinese (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Introduction to Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior study. Emphasis will be on expressions for daily living with appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Writing in the phonetic pin yin system will be introduced as will high frequency characters. prereq: Little or no prior formal study of this language or instructor consent

CHIN 1102 - Beginning Chinese II: Mandarin Chinese (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Introduction to Mandarin Chinese for students with little prior study. Emphasis will be on expressions for daily living with appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Writing in the phonetic pin yin system will be introduced as will high frequency characters. prereq: 1101

CHIN 1201 - Intermediate Chinese I: Mandarin Chinese (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Consolidation and enrichment of previously acquired abilities speaking and understanding Mandarin Chinese. Emphasis on oral and aural skills, vocabulary building, some reading and writing in the phonetic pin yin system with high frequency characters. pre-req: CHIN 1102 or instructor consent

CHIN 1202 - Intermediate Chinese II: Mandarin Chinese (LE CAT3, LEIP CAT03, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F only
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Consolidation and enrichment of previously acquired abilities speaking and understanding Mandarin Chinese. Emphasis on oral and aural skills, vocabulary building, some reading and writing in the phonetic pin yin system with high frequency characters. pre-req: 1201 or instructor consent

FR 1101 - Beginning French I (LE CAT3, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Summer

Conversation and communicative course for students with little or no previous study of French. Emphasis on oral and aural skills; some grammar. Taught in French and English. prereq: Little or no prior formal study of this language, or instructor consent

FR 1102 - Beginning French II (LE CAT3, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring & Summer

Conversation and communicative course for students with limited previous study of French. Emphasis on oral and aural skills; some grammar. Taught in French and English. prereq: 1-2 yrs high school French or 1101 or instructor consent

FR 1201 - Intermediate French I (LE CAT3, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Consolidation and enrichment of previously acquired abilities speaking and understanding French, set within introduction to written French and survey of contemporary culture of French-speaking societies. Emphasis on oral, aural, and reading skills; vocabulary building; some writing. Taught in French. prereq: 3-4 yrs high school French or 1102 or instructor consent

FR 1202 - Intermediate French II (LE CAT3, LEIP CAT03, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Consolidation and enrichment of previously acquired abilities speaking and understanding French, set within introduction to written French and survey of contemporary culture of French-speaking societies. Emphasis on oral, aural, and reading skills; vocabulary building; some writing. Taught in French. prereq: 4 years high school french or 1201 or instructor consent

GER 1101 - Beginning German I (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Communicative course for students with little or no previous study of German. Cultivation of the four modalities of language acquisition (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Development of intercultural competency. Taught primarily in German. prereq: Little or no prior formal study of this language, or instructor consent

GER 1102 - Beginning German II (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Communicative course for students with limited previous study of German. Cultivation of the four modalities of language acquisition (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Development of intercultural competency. Taught primarily in German. prereq: 1-2 years high school German or 1101 or instructor consent

GER 1201 - Intermediate German I (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Consolidation and enrichment of previously acquired abilities in four modalities (speaking, listening, reading, writing), set within contemporary culture of German-speaking societies. Further development of intercultural competency. Taught in German. prereq: 3-4 years high school German or 1102 or instructor consent

GER 1202 - Intermediate German II (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Consolidation and enrichment of previously acquired abilities in four modalities (speaking, listening, reading, writing), set within contemporary culture of German-speaking societies. Further development of intercultural competency. Taught in German. prereq: 4 years high school German or 1201 or instructor consent

SPAN 1101 - Beginning Spanish I (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Conversation and communicative course for students with little or no previous study of Spanish. Cultivation of the four modalities of language acquisition speaking, listening comprehension, writing and reading comprehension. Development of intercultural competency. Taught primarily in Spanish. prereq: Little or no prior formal study of this language, or instructor consent

SPAN 1102 - Beginning Spanish II (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall & Spring

Conversation and communicative course for students with limited study of Spanish, cultivation of the four modalities of language acquisition (speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension). Development of intercultural competency. Taught primarily in Spanish. prereq: 1-2 yrs high school Spanish or 1101 or instructor consent

SPAN 1201 - Intermediate Spanish I (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Consolidation and enrichment of previously acquired abilities in the Beginning Spanish sequence. Further cultivation of the four modalities of language acquisition (speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension). Emphasis on oral and written production. Further development of intercultural competency as it relates to the diverse cultures of Latino and Spanish-speaking communities around the globe. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 3-4 yrs high school Span or 1102 or instructor consent

SPAN 1202 - Intermediate Spanish II (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Spring

Consolidation and enrichment of previously acquired abilities in Intermediate Spanish. Further cultivation of the four modalities of language acquisition (speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension). Emphasis on oral and written production. Further development of intercultural competency as it relates to the diverse cultures of Latino and Spanish-speaking communities around the globe. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 4 yrs high school Span or 1201 or instructor consent

SPAN 2301 - Advanced Spanish (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)

Credits:	4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis:	A-F or Aud
Typically offered:	Every Fall

Development of Spanish literacy within a culturally authentic context. Strong emphasis on academic writing and formal oral and aural communication skills; cultivation of literary and filmic analysis abilities; intensive review of key grammar. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 5 yrs high school Span or 1202 or instructor consent

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