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.

Interdisciplinary investigation into various language technologies and the profound impact they have had on society. In particular, studies writing systems and how they developed, the revolutionary power of the printing press, the internet, artificial intelligence, and development of large language models like ChatGPT. For each of these technologies, investigates how they were designed to account for the complexity of language, and how society influenced their development.

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Provides an overview of second language/ESL classroom theory and research. Topics include: teaching approaches, learning environment and outcomes, program planning, syllabus and material design, lesson planning, and assessment. Emphasis on practical application of topics discussed. Prerequisite: LING 1500.

Students develop a working knowledge of the structure of the English language and apply this knowledge to the teaching of grammar and pronunciation. Focus on common challenges for learners of English from a variety of native language backgrounds, along with techniques and materials for addressing these in a classroom setting. Relies on evidence-based practices for teaching grammar and pronunciation, and effective error correction delivery for student proficiency and accuracy. Prerequisite: LING 1500.

Linguistic, acoustic, and articulatory phonetics. Stresses phonetic theory and the analysis of speech variation around the world and across the lifespan. Prerequisite: LING 1500.

Introduction to the syntax of natural languages and a rigorous approach to the analysis of sentence structure. Prerequisites: ANTH 1600 or LING 1500.

Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

College honors thesis or other department/program honors, under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered at department discretion.