Fall 2023 linguistics course offerings
The following courses will be offered during the fall 2023 semester.
1000 level
LIN 1850 Introductory Symbolic Logic
MW 1:00-2:15 p.m
TBD
Instructor: Susan Vineberg
The logic of propositions; the general logic of predicates and relations.
LIN 1860 Introductory Symbolic Logic Honors
MW 1:00-2:15 p.m.
TBD
Instructor: Susan Vineberg
The logic of propositions; the general logic of predicates and relations. Honors Credit
2000 level
LIN 2720 (CI) Basic Concepts in Linguistics
M 10:00-11:15 a.m.
TR
Instructor: TBD
Analysis of the structure and use of language, focusing on English, from the standpoint of current linguistic practice. Topics include: phonetics and sound structure, word structure, syntax, semantics, language origin and history, dialects, language learning, animal communication and language in social interaction.
LIN 2730 Languages of the World
TR 11:30-12:45 p.m.
HYB
Instructor: Natalia Rakhlin
Survey of structure of major language families of the world, western and non-western; interrelationships of language and culture; universals and variations of universals in language and culture.
3000 level
LIN 3080 Cognitive Psychology: Fundamental Processes
MW 5:30-6:45 p.m.
HYB
Instructor: Laura Jones
Fundamental theories, concepts and empirical findings in study of human cognition. Topics include: thinking, problem-solving, language comprehension and production, memory and attention.
LIN 3310 Language and Culture
TR 11:30-12:45 p.m.
TR
Instructor: Stephen Chrisomalis
An introduction to linguistic anthropology. Using comparative approaches to language and culture across time and space, explore variation and change, cognitive dimensions of language, language evolution, linguistic myths, and the use of language in social practice.
5000 level
LIN 5050 Advanced Symbolic Logic
MW 4:30-6:10 p.m.
TR
Instructor: Susan Vineberg
Formal, extensive treatment of first-order predicate logic with emphasis on the notions of a formal logical language and truth in a model; the logic of identity; definite descriptions; brief introductions to set theory and the metatheory of propositional and first-order logic; some additional advanced topics to be selected by the instructor.
LIN 5230 Structure of Arabic
TR 4:00-5:15 p.m.
TR
Instructor: Muhammad Al-Sharkawi
Survey of historical constitution and theoretical structure of Arabic.
LIN 5240 Grammar of Chinese
TR 2:30-5:00 p.m
TR
Instructor: Haiyong Liu
Chinese grammar from perspectives of negation, question formation, aspects and different parts of speech, and the like.
LIN 5300 Syntax
R 5:30-8:00 p.m.
TR
Instructor: Ljiljana Progovac
The theory of grammatical systems examined through analysis of sentence formation in a variety of human languages, diversity and universals in grammar, and theories of syntax.
LIN 5700 Introduction to Linguistic Theory
T 5:30-8:00 p.m.
TR
Instructor: Ljiljana Progovac
Introduction to the scientific study of language and methodologies of linguistic analysis: phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.
LIN 5720 Linguistics and Education
T 5:30-8:00 p.m.
TR
Instructor: Steve Pobutsky
Introduction to linguistics with emphasis on applications to education.
LIN 5730 English Grammar
R 5:00-7:30 p.m.
TR
Instructor: Walter Edwards
Comprehensive analysis of English sentence structure and parts of speech using the terminology and descriptive approach of traditional grammar.
LIN 5770 Sociolinguistics
M 5:00-7:30 p.m.
TR
Instructor: Walter Edwards
Identification of sociolinguistic principles used by English speakers and writers in choosing among the different English codes, styles, registers and social dialects in American and other communities.
LIN 5993 (WI) Writing Intensive Course in Linguistics
ARR
Instructor: Ljiljana Progovac
Disciplinary writing assignments under the direction of a faculty member. Must be selected in conjunction with a corequisite course; see section listing in Schedule of Classes for corequisites available each term. Satisfies the University General Education Writing Intensive Course in the Major requirement. Intensive training in literature search, linguistic analysis and the preparation of scholarly written work. Required for all majors.
LIN 5993 (WI) Writing Intensive Course in Linguistics- Honors
ARR
Instructor: Ljiljana Progovac
Disciplinary writing assignments under the direction of a faculty member. Must be selected in conjunction with a corequisite course; see section listing in Schedule of Classes for corequisites available each term. Satisfies the University General Education Writing Intensive Course in the Major requirement. Intensive training in literature search, linguistic analysis and the preparation of scholarly written work. Required for all majors. Honors Credit
6000 level
LIN 6700 History of Arabic
W 5:30-8:00 p.m.
SYNC
Instructor: Muhammad Al-Sharkawi
History of the evolution of Arabic. Data from phonetics/phonology and morpho-syntax will form the basis of study.
LIN 6720 Topics in Language: Discourse and Power
TR 2:30-3:45 p.m.
HYB
Instructor: Natalia Rakhlin
Topics such as pragmatics, historical linguistics, history of English, language and gender, language and variation, language and evolution. Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
7000 level
LIN 7991 Directed Study in Linguistics
ARR
Instructor: Ljiljana Progovac
A research problem which requires field work or intensive and systematic reading of original technical literature.
LIN 7999 Master's Essay Direction
ARR
Instructor: Ljiljana Progovac