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Alicia Beckford Wassink
LING 200
Seattle Campus

Introduction to Linguistic Thought

Language as the fundamental characteristic of the human species; diversity and complexity of human languages; phonological and grammatical analysis; dimensions of language use; language and writing; impact of historical linguistics on contemporary theory. Not open for credit to students who have completed LING 201.

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Language as a fundamental characteristic of the human species; diversity and complexity of human languages; phonological and grammatical analysis; social dimensions of language use; language and the brain. Required text: Language Files.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Alicia Beckford Wassink
Date: 01/22/2007