The Grammar of Words
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Overview
Subject area
LING
Catalog Number
650
Course Title
The Grammar of Words
Department(s)
Description
This course explores the structure of words through a survey of the linguistics subfields of phonetics, phonology, and morphology. Students will learn how to transcribe words using the International Phonetic Alphabet, describe systematic sound patterns, and analyze how words are composed from smaller units of sound and meaning. The course will provide students with an understanding of the semantic properties of words, how history has shaped the English lexicon (vocabulary) and orthography (spelling), and will also offer the opportunity to relate linguistic concepts to social, educational, and other applied issues.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
012503