Courses in Linguistics (LING)

LING 080 - Introduction to Linguistics

Introduction to biological, cognitive, and cultural bases of human communication through language, and to modern linguistic theory. Assignments provide opportunities for critical thinking and writing.

Credits: 3

LING 084 - Language & Arabic Culture

Theoretical approach to language and society focusing on the functions played by the Arabic language in Arab societies.

Credits: 3

LING 095 - Introductory Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

LING 096 - Introductory Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

LING 097 - Readings & Research

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Credits: 1 to 6

LING 098 - Readings & Research

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Credits: 1 to 6

LING 101 - Intro Linguistics

Credits: 3

LING 102 - Linguistics

Credits: 3

LING 135 - D1: Language & Ethnicity

Explores language patterns of U.S. ethnic minorities, focusing on language and identity construction, and also Whiteness, White privilege, and its relation to standard language ideology. Prerequisite: LING 080.

Credits: 3

LING 162 - American English Dialects

Class will examine dialects of American English and the methodology of dialectology with focus on Vermont speech and the social meaning of dialect variation. Prerequisite: LING 080. Cross-listed with ENGS 103.

Credits: 3

LING 164 - Structure of English Language

Using descriptive linguistic theory, this course examines basics of English grammar with emphasis on hands-on examples. Also includes exploration of politicization of English grammar. Prerequisites: 3 hours of ENGS, CSD or LING. Cross-listed with ENGS 101.

Credits: 3

LING 165 - Phonetic Theory and Practice

Linguistic, acoustic, and articulatory phonetics. Stresses phonetic theory and the analysis of speech variation around the world and across the life-span. Pre/co-requisite: LING 080.

Credits: 3

LING 166 - Introduction to Syntax

This course serves as an introduction to the syntax of natural languages and a rigorous approach to the analysis of sentence structure. Pre/co-requisites: ANTH 028 or LING 080. Cross-listed with ANTH 142.

Credits: 3

LING 168 - Introduction to Pragmatics

An exploration of the contexts of language--physical, linguistic, and cultural--and their roles in determining the meaning of everyday talk and writing. Pre/co-requisites: LING 080.

Credits: 3

LING 169 - Phonology & Morphology

Phonology/Morphology surveys the study of the organization of sounds and internal word structure, covering a range of phenomena: alternations, constraints, allomorphy, clitics, tone, and more. Prerequisite: LING 080.

Credits: 3

LING 171 - Intro to Psycholinguistics

Psycholinguistics studies the cognitive processes involved in acquiring, understanding and producing language. Speech perception, word recognition and sentence processing are some of the topics covered. Prerequisite: LING 080 or PSYC 001.

Credits: 3

LING 176 - D1: African American English

Overview of African American English from linguistic and cultural perspectives. Topics include: linguistic structure and history/development, discourse genres, hip-hop language, education, and media representations, among others.

Credits: 3

LING 177 - Second Language Acquisition

This course explores first language influence, individual cognitive differences and age in second language acquisition. The role of interaction, socialization and identity are also considered. Prerequisite: LING 080.

Credits: 3

LING 178 - Sociolinguistics

Exploration of language and nonverbal interactions as cultural activities. Focus on rules and patterns people display appropriate to communication and social interaction. Prerequisite: ANTH 028 or LING 080. Cross-listed with ANTH 178.

Credits: 3

LING 195 - Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

LING 196 - Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

LING 197 - Readings & Research

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Credits: 1 to 6

LING 198 - Readings & Research

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Credits: 1 to 6

LING 272 - Language, Gender and Sexuality

Examines different theoretical approaches to understanding gender and sexuality through the study of language use, emphasizing analysis of crosscultural data from a linguistic anthropological perspective. Prerequisites: ANTH 028 or LING 080 and one 100-level anthropology or linguistics course. Cross-listed with ANTH 272.

Credits: 3

LING 295 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

LING 296 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

LING 297 - Readings & Research

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Credits: 1 to 6

LING 298 - Readings & Research

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Credits: 1 to 6