Prerequisite: ENGL 100.
General introduction to roles that the world’s languages have played historically, socially, culturally and politically. Nature of language, how languages operate, differ, and relate to each other. Contact between languages and change over time. Spoken and written forms of language.
Prerequisite: One GE foundations course which may be taken concurrently.
For those who are beginning ASL, or who have had less than two years of high school ASL or equivalent. Introduction to pronunciation, receptive and expressive conversational skills without voice, and grammatical structures of American Sign Language (ASL). Development of appropriate linguistic/cultural behaviors and awareness of and respect for Deaf Culture.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: LING 151 or equivalent.
Second semester introduction to pronunciation, receptive and expressive conversational skills without voice, and grammatical structures of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes development of appropriate linguistic/cultural behaviors and awareness of and respect for Deaf Culture.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite/corequisite: Any G.E. Foundations course.
Nature of language; its relation to culture; language structure and processes of change; language universals, contrasts and relationships.
Same course as ANTH 170. Not open for credit to students with credit in ANTH 170.
General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper division course except upper division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.
Introduction to current descriptions of English grammar, with reference to structural and transformational models of American English as well as to traditional ones.
Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGL 325. Letter grade only (A-F).
Introduction to the study of the acquisition of first and second languages. Linguistic perspectives on the development of phonological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic aspects of language. The influence of developmental stages and social and cultural factors on the individual.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as C D 329. Not open for credit to students with credit in C D 329.
Principles of language structure, variation and usage for educators. First and second language acquisition, and related social, cultural and political issues regarding language behavior in middle and high schools. Influences on language attitudes, maintenance and shift.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in EDSE 339.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
Human language as examined from the perspectives of linguistics and related disciplines. Topics include language acquisition, individual and group differences in the acquisition and use of language, and the social meanings and cultural contexts of language use.
Prerequisite: LING 329 or equivalent.
Study of language variation in relation to standard language development in society and individuals. Key sociolinguistic concepts: dialect, speech event, repertoire, language community, prescriptive vs. descriptive. Application to verbal classroom language and the development of academic speaking, reading and writing.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in EDEL 379.
Relation of language to social and cultural practices and processes; issues of meaning, identity and power within and across cultures.
Same course as ANTH 413. Not open for credit to students with credit in ANTH 413.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Study of the phonology of American English, using articulatory phonetic, phonemic, and distinctive feature analyses.
Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGL 420 or 520. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: ENGL 325 or consent of instructor.
Study of the morphology and syntax of American English, using structural, transformational, and recent models.
Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGL 421. Seminar. Letter grade only (A-F).
Study of meaning in language.
Same course as ENGL 423. Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGL 423.
Cross cultural perspectives on formal and informal education and socialization, using theory and methods from anthropology and linguistics. Cultural variation in schooling and multiculturalism in U.S. American classrooms. Cultural, linguistic and educational issues facing indigenous, minority and immigrant populations in schools.
Same course as ANTH 421.
Development of the English language from its beginnings to the present day.
Same course as ENGL 426. Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGL 426.
Linguistic research applied to the study and teaching of linguistics and language skills.
Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGL 428/524. Letter grade only (A-F).
Multicultural education, including concepts of culture, educational equity, social justice, multiple forms of diversity, and anti-bias/anti-racist curriculum. Models of English language acquisition, bilingual education theory, and instructional accommodations for diverse students.
Letter grade only (A-F). Ten hours fieldwork. Same course as EDEL 431. Not open for credit to students with credit in EDEL 431 and EDP 431.
Introduction to discourse analysis; language structure from the viewpoint of production. The structure of genres: conversation, narrative, exposition, and others; language in special settings. Discourse analysis in theoretical and applied linguistics. Pragmatics and discourse; developmental issues.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in LING 530. (Discussion)
Introduction to the rhetoric and composition of students with limited English proficiency. Attention to both the general principles of composition, and the specific issues that face students and teachers in an ESL context.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Analysis of men's and women's communication in its social and cultural context; role of gender in interpreting conversational interactions in the U.S. and elsewhere; acquisition of gender differences; cultural dimensions of perceptions and stereotypes and their effect on communication.
Same course as ANTH 475, WGSS 475. Not open for credit to students with credit in ANTH 475, W/ST 475, WGSS 475.
Survey and analysis of discrimination on the basis of language as component of racial, ethnic, gender, and class discrimination. Historical and contemporary examples; related analysis of bias toward so-called non-standard varieties; analysis of the language of racism and sexism.
Letter grade only (A-F).
485. Theoretical Foundations of Language Minority Education (3)
Introduction to theoretical foundations of language minority instruction. Background on the historicaland political context of development of educational language policies. Models of bilingual and English language development education.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as EDP 485. Not open for credit to students with credit in EDP 485.
General introduction to practical foundations and historical development of language minority instruction. Current methods and techniques for language teaching and learning for English-as-a-Second-Language and English-as-a-Foreign Language. Community observations and classroom applications in bilingual and ESL settings.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Investigation of topics of current interest and concern to students in linguistics and allied areas.
Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a miximum of 6 units with different topics.
Prerequisites: Nine units of linguistics or consent of instructor.
Graduate introduction to role of language and linguistics in contemporary education; analysis of context of language acquisition; attitudes toward multilingualism; language policies which set guidelines and expectations for instruction; cultural factors which influence language acquisition.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in ED P 577.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Study of talk and other forms of communication from an ethnographic perspective. Emphasizes relevant methods and theories. Major topics presented include: language socialization, genres of speaking, intercultural communication, speech styles, strategic uses of language, and literacy.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as ANTH 530. Not open for credit to students with credit in ANTH 530.
Prerequisites: Six units of linguistics or upper division psychology, or consent of instructor.
Theory and research on acquisition of first and subsequent languages in children and adults. Psycholinguistic perspectives on phonological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic aspects of language. Interacting roles of cognitive processes, individual differences, social influences, and cultural context will be stressed.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as PSY 539. Not open for credit to students with credit in PSY 539.
Prerequisite: Nine units of linguistics or consent of instructor.
Study of the linguistic and social antecedents, correlates, and consequences of language variation in the individual and society. Integration of theoretical models and practical fieldwork.
(2 hrs seminar, 3 hrs lab.)
Introduction to the rhetoric and composition of students with limited English proficiency. Attention to both the general principles of composition, and the specific issues that face students and teachers in an ESL context.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: LING 421 or consent of the instructor.
Study of the content of second language instruction, from nongrammatical, communicative approaches to content-based instruction. The course will look at both K-12 and adult language instruction.
Prerequisite: LING 421.
Testing and assessment of second language learners, including both standardized tests and teacher- developed modes of assessment.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Six units in linguistics or consent of instructor.
General introduction to field of literacy studies. Examines relationship between oral and written language, native language literacy and biliteracy acquisition, pedagogical practices and issues, and cognitive and sociocultural approaches to literacy development.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in ED P 578.
Prerequisite: An introductory linguistics course.
Introduction to linguistic field work with a native speaker of an unfamiliar non-European language. Phonetic transcription and investigation of phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures of the selected language within the context of linguistic universals.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as ANTH 570. Not open for credit to students with credit in ANTH 570.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced study of special topics of current interest and concern to students in linguistics and allied areas.
Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: LING 486.
Classroom experience in teaching English-as-a-Second-Language supplemented by reading, discussion and research. Students must be available to be assigned to regularly scheduled ESL classes five hours per week, as well as for meetings with the instructor.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Comprehensive introduction to theory, nature, and use of qualitative methods in educational settings. Emphasis on application level experiences such as identifying and developing research problems appropriate for qualitative investigation, study design, qualitative/ethnographic data collection techniques, data analysis, data interpretation, and presentation of findings.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy for the M.A. in Linguistics.
Principles and practice of quantitative and qualitative research design, analysis and reporting. Access to sources, evaluation of published research, application of tools. Preparation of research proposals.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar, 2 hours; Laboratory, 3 hours.)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and advisor.
Directed study on issues and topics in Linguistics. Not intended to replace available courses.
Prerequisites: LING 420 and 421 or equivalent.
Advanced study of language change, language families, and language relationships using the methods of comparative linguistics.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: LING 421.
Theories and practices of selected views of syntax in contemporary linguistics. Topic may vary from semester to semester.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: LING 420.
Theory and practice of selected views of phonetics and phonology in contemporary linguistics.
(Seminar, 2 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours) Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: LING 421 or consent of instructor.
Discourse analysis within linguistic theory and method. Focus on the relationship of discourse and grammar; relationship of morphosyntactic devices to discourse context and of information flow to grammar. Pragmatic motivation for grammatical systems. Relationships of grammar and genre.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: LING 420, 421 or consent of instructor.
Advanced study of degrees of bilingualism and types of bilingual situations. Implications of bilingualism and bilingual social situations for linguistics and education.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy for the M. A. in Linguistics.
Research in linguistics on a topic connected with the Comprehensive Project and Examination for the Master’s degree.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units.
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate committee.
Planning, preparation and completion of a thesis in linguistics.
