Durham
Liberal Arts :: Linguistics
LING 405 (01) - Introduction to Linguistics
Introduction to Linguistics
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
25
CRN: 10800
CRN: 10800
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.
Section Comments: Also listed as ENGL 405.
Equivalent(s): ENGL 505, ENGL 505H, LING 405H, LING 505, LING 505H
Attributes: Social Science (Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery)
Instructors: Sean Madigan
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | MWF | 9:10am - 10:00am | HS 126 |