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Emily Curtis
T ANTH 480
Tacoma Campus
Examines major linguistics theories in phonology, syntax and semantics, linguistics analysis and argumentation.
Class description
What you know about Language could change your life – or at least your communication and how you think about Language. So what is language? What are the “atoms” of language and patterns and structures that transmit meaning? What is meaning? How do we learn a language? How are languages different – and yet fundamentally the same? In this course, we will explore the bits and pieces that make up language. We will do readings, lectures, class discussion, homework and tests that include hands-on analysis of language data from a variety of languages at each of the various levels (sounds, words, sentences). We will also look briefly at acquisition and also socio-linguistic and historical perspectives on language
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lecture and discussion, readings, homework, quizzes, midterm exams.
Recommended preparation
An open mind and willingness to think about language and your language experiences.
Class assignments and grading
Homework exercises (from textbook), quizzes and exams.
Discussion, homework, quizzes, exams.
