ENGL 405 (01) - Introduction to Linguistics

Introduction to Linguistics

Durham Liberal Arts::English
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 10 
Term:  Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
CRN:  50639
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Overview of the study of language: universal properties of human language, Chomsky's innateness of hypothesis, language acquisition in children, dialects and language variation, language change. Includes introduction to modern grammar (phonology, syntax, semantics) and to scientific linguistic methodology.
Equivalent(s):  ENGL 505H, LING 405, LING 405H, LING 505, LING 505H, ENGL 405H, ENGL 505
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