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.

Why are some products better than others? What is the definition of "better"? This course uses an inquiry-guided approach to explore the product design process via team design projects and laboratory exercises. Everyday products are examined from historical, societal, design, safety and manufacturing perspectives. Topics include ideation, sketching, design constraints, solid modeling, decision making, statistical quality control, manufacturing methods and engineering analysis. Students develop an appreciation for good design and the ability to communicate design ideas via 3-D solid models, written and oral reports.

Through a series of case studies drawn from a variety of global musics past and present, including classical, traditional, and commercial, this course introduces students to different approaches to thinking about and analyzing music in conjunction with the specific case studies and in individual and small group projects. This approach equips students to investigate music that they perform, teach, and listen to - within or beyond the UNH curriculum - drawing on different branches of music study to place any type of music in historical, cultural, and social contexts and to share their findings in written, oral, or recorded formats. A core course for music majors, this course builds on concepts and repertories encountered in MUSI 501, MUSI 515 MUSI 471?476, 571?576 and prepares students for their 700- level courses in music history and theory.

One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much BS. Most people are overconfident about their ability to avoid being taken in by it. This course aims to sharpen your BS detection skills and help you to diagnose errors in reasoning. You will learn how to check your (often unreliable) gut reactions, improve your critical thinking skills, and identify specious arguments across a range of topics.