LING 405 (01) - Introduction to Linguistics

Introduction to Linguistics

Durham Liberal Arts::Linguistics
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 20 
Term:  Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
CRN:  50637
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Overview of the study of language: universal properties of human language, Chomsky's innateness hypothesis, language acquisition in children, dialects and language variation, language change. Includes an introduction to modern grammar (phonology, syntax, and semantics) and to scientific linguistic methodology.
Equivalent(s):  LING 505H, LING 505, ENGL 505, ENGL 505H, LING 405H
Attributes:  Social Science (Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery)
Instructors:  Sean Madigan

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2025 5/5/2025 MWF 10:10am - 11:00am HS 201