LING Linguistics
LING 2090 Selected Topics in Writing and Linguistics
1-3 Credit Hours. 1-3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Introduces students to one or more topics preliminary to study of more specialized areas of Writing and Linguistics.
Cross Listing(s): WRIT 2090.
LING 2230 Introduction to Language
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A general introduction to the nature and structure of language and its role in society.
LING 2430 Essential Grammar for Successful Writing
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Offers study and analysis of grammar, punctuation, and rules of writing used in both academics and the professions. Challenges students to understand the evolving and situational nature of language, and how its grammatical structures vary and change.
Cross Listing(s): WRIT 2430.
LING 3030 Selected Topics in Linguistics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Offers varied courses in specialized areas of the field of linguistics.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
LING 3031 Phonology: Introduction to Sound Systems
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An in-depth introduction to sounds and sound structures within formal grammar. Relation of basic units of sound structure to major components of linguistics including syntax, morphology, and semantics. Reading and discussion of trends in phonological theory and hands-on development of practical skills including IPA transcription, field techniques, and digital speech analysis.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
LING 3032 Syntax: Introduction to Structures of Sentences
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A broad introduction to syntactic theory within historical and contemporary approaches to language and linguistic representation. Exploration of data from English and other languages as a systematic structure drawing on syntactic theories. Students learn to construct and evaluate hypotheses about how sentence structure work and build syntax models.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
LING 3337 Language, Power, Politics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An in-depth investigation of the role of language in national and international power structures. Comparative evaluation of language in social organization of politics, economic policy and law as aggregated by race, culture, ethnicity, class, group ideology and gender. Emphasis on social policy management and minority/linguistic rights.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
LING 3338 Language and Law
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A critical examination of language as a problem-solving device and tool for understanding argument and legal contestation. Delineation of individual rights, institutional authority and legal jurisdiction with emphasis on language and legal power. Analysis of the sociology of language and law within the concepts of human rights and socio-political entitlements.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
Cross Listing(s): POLS 3338.
LING 3430 Linguistics and Grammar for Teachers
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course aims to introduce the pedagogy of English grammar, and is grounded in real pedagogical examples. Through lecture, workshops, and projects about writing, students will develop strategies for teaching grammar and usage in order to effectively teach basic grammatical, mechanical, and usage concepts.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
LING 3520 Revision, Grammar and Culture
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Explores theories of grammar and the recursive nature of writing; offers strategies for revision; surveys the social forces underlying the standardization of writing, including academic writing, and the processes of language change.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102.
Cross Listing(s): WRIT 3520.
LING 3533 Introduction to Language
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A general introduction to the nature and structure of language and its role in society.
LING 3534 Psychology of Language
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An introduction focusing on the psychological mechanisms underlying the acquisition and use of language from cognitive and social psychological perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in PSYC 1101 or LING 3533 or LING 3630.
Cross Listing(s): PSYC 3534.
LING 3630 Language and Linguistic Theory
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Critical overview, examination and evaluation of influential theories in linguistics and their insight on language. Application of basic principles of linguistic theorizing to issues of language structure and understanding.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
LING 4230 Second Language Writing
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course introduce students to current pedagogical and research issues in second language (L2) writing development and instruction.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in LING 3630.
LING 4231 Corpus Linguistics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course introduces the use of corpora and corpus tools for different types of linguistic analysis in the study of language and writing.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in LING 3630.
LING 4333 Semantics: Introduction to Linguistic Meaning
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Focuses on language analysis applied to practical problems of communication in contemporary society. Offers systematic examination of how meaning is encoded in words and sentences and how it is shaped by context.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
Cross Listing(s): COMS 4333.
LING 4430 Computer-Assisted Language Learning
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course offers an introduction of computer-assisted language learning (CALL), and provides students with hands-on experience in pedagogical applications of computers, including using and evaluating software and internet resources.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in LING 3630.
LING 4432 Language Assessment
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course identifies traditions and foundations of instruments and explores their dimensions in the assessment of English language learners and ESL/EFL students. It examines formal and informal assessment tools and practices that are used to support the learning of English language learners in various settings.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in LING 3630.
LING 4790 Internship in Writing and Linguistics
1-6 Credit Hours. 0 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Open to juniors and above. Offered by special arrangement. Off-campus study, work and/or research, jointly supervised by sponsoring institution and staff member. Repeatable up to a maximum of six credit hours. Six hours credit requires twenty-five hours a week at sponsoring institution, 3 hours credit requires fifteen hours.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in WRIT 3130 or WRIT 3220 or WRIT 3531 or LING 3620; 2.5 grade point average; supervisory staff member; recommendation of the department head.
Cross Listing(s): WRIT 4790.
LING 5030 Topics in Linguistics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Seminar in topics of theoretical and applied linguistics. May be repeated for additional credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5030G.
LING 5130 Modern English Grammar
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of the system of rules of word formation and sentence construction that we unconsciously employ in our daily use of the English language. Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5130G, WRIT 5130, WRIT 5130G.
LING 5133 English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An overview of English grammar geared towards teachers of English to speakers of other languages and applied linguistics.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or better in ENGL 1102.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5133G.
LING 5233 Teaching English Internationally
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A course to prepare students to teach English in other countries.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5233G.
LING 5340 History of English Language
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of the English language from linguistic, social, and historical perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ENGL 1102.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5330G, WRIT 5330, WRIT 5330G.
LING 5440 Early English Literature, Beginning-1485
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
English literature from its beginnings through 1485. Course includes study of medieval phonology, morphology, and syntax. Writers include the Beowulf poet and other Old English authors, early Middle English lyrics, and the major figures of the fourteenth century (the Pearl poet, Chaucer, Langland, Gower). In alternate years, course will be devoted to Chaucer and his context.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2100.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5440G.
LING 5530 Sociolinguistics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
The principles and methods used to study language as a sociocultural phenomenon. These are examined both from the linguistic viewpoint and the social scientific viewpoint.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in ANTH 1102 or SOCI 1101.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5530G, WRIT 5530, WRIT 5530G.
LING 5030G Topics in Linguistics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Seminar in topics of theoretical and applied linguistics. May be repeated for additional credit when topics change.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5030.
LING 5130G Modern English Grammar
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of the system of rules of word formation and sentence construction that we unconsciously employ in our daily use of the English language. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5130, WRIT 5130, WRIT 5130G.
LING 5133G English Grammar for ESL/EFL Teachers
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An overview of English grammar geared towards teachers of English to speakers of other languages and applied linguistics. Graduate students will be required to do an extra project to complete the course.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5133.
LING 5233G Teaching English Internationally
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A course to prepare students to teach English in other countries. Graduate students will be required to complete an extra project as part of this course.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5233.
LING 5330G History of English Language
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of the English language from linguistic, social, and historical perspectives. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do. Undergraduate.
Cross Listing(s): WRIT 5340, WRIT 5340G.
LING 5440G Early English Lit, Beg-1485
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
English literature from its beginnings through 1485. Course includes study of medieval phonology, morphology, and syntax. Writers include the Beowulf poet and other Old English authors, early Middle English lyrics, and the major fitures of the fourteenth century (the Pearl poet, Chaucer, Langland, Gower). In alternate years, course will be devoted to Chaucer and his context.
Cross Listing(s): ENGL 5440G.
LING 5465G Chaucer
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Chaucer's two masterpieces, The Canterbury Tales and Troilus and Criseyde, and minor poetry. Includes in-depth study of Chaucer's culture, context, and language.
LING 5530G Sociolinguistics
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
The principles and methods used to study language as a sociocultural phenomenon. These are examined both from the linguistic viewpoint and the social scientific viewpoint. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do.
Cross Listing(s): LING 5530, WRIT 5530, WRIT 5530G.
LING 6131 Teaching ESL/EFL Pronunciation and Speaking
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An introduction to professional work with linguistic sounds in applied areas of language study such as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and speech pathology.