This course presents an introduction to the study of language through the basic aspects of linguistic analysis: the sound system (phonetics and phonology), the structure of words and sentences (morphology and syntax), and the ways in which language is used to convey meaning (semantics and pragmatics). In addition, the course will investigate how language is acquired and stored in the brain, and how differences in speech styles and dialects reflect different social and cultural backgrounds of individual speakers. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Basic concepts and technical vocabulary of language as a structured system: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics. Emphasis on descriptive linguistics; some attention to language change and variation. Presumes no prior knowledge of linguistics.

(Also offered as SHS 303) An introduction to the physiological mechanisms underlying speech production, linguistic classification and transcription of speech sounds, acoustic properties of speech sounds, relationship between phonetics and phonology, and applications to speech pathology.

Introduction to patterns in sound structure, with an emphasis on problem-solving. Topics include distinctive features, common phonological processes, autosegmental theory and syllable structure. Prerequisite: 301 and (302 or 303 or SHS *303).

Principles of morphological and syntactic analysis and introduction to functional and formal theories of grammar. Descriptive analysis of grammatical structures and problems from a variety of languages.

(Also offered as ANTH 310; CJ 319) Examination of the interrelations of language and speech with other selected aspects of culture and cognition. Prerequisite: 2110 or 301 or ANTH 1140 or 1155.

Introductory study of a Native American language, selected according to availability of instructor and student interest. May be repeated for credit as the topic varies.

Introductory study of a Native American language, selected according to availability of instructor and student interest. May be repeated for credit as the topic varies.

Analysis of the morphology and syntax of a broad range of constructions, examining crosslinguistic variation and universals, semantic and discourse functions, and historical origins. Prerequisite: 322.

An overview of language universals based on the comparison of a broad range of languages, and explanations for language universals. Topics coverd include implicational universals, typological markedness, functional motivations, and diachronic typology. Prerequisite: 322.

An introduction to the study of sentence and word level meaning in the languages of the world, emphasizing the role of speaker and hearer, linguistic and extralinguistic context, lexical semantics, and grammatical meaning. Prerequisite: 301 or SIGN *305 or SPAN 351.

Examination of various outcomes of language contact from both structural and sociocultural perspectives. It surveys linguistic areas around the world. Topics include: lexical borrowing, grammatical diffusion, the genesis of pidgins, creoles, koines and mixed languages. Prerequisite: 322 or SPAN 351.

This course examines various aspects of bilingual language acquisition, including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Several prominent theoretical questions are explored: Do linguistic systems develop similarly among monolingual and bilingual children? How do the linguistic systems interact, e.g., are linguistic forms transferred, do children code-switch like adults, etc.? What happens to children’s first language when they acquire a second language?

For original individual study project approved by instructor. Maximum of 6 hrs. creditable to linguistics major or minor. Restriction: permission of instructor....

A faculty-supervised course culminating in a comprehensive paper or research proposal that integrates knowledge attained through coursework, research, and experience. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of an undergraduate Senior-level thesis. Prerequisite: 498.

Introduction to patterns in sound structure, with an emphasis on problem-solving. Topics include distinctive features, common phonological processes, autosegmental theory and syllable structure. Prerequisite: 302 or 303 or SHS *303.

Overview of elementary and selected advanced statistical methods for the quantitative, usage-based analysis of language. Particular emphasis is placed on issues in linear and logistic regression modeling.

Analysis of the morphology and syntax of a broad range of constructions, examining crosslinguistic variations and universals, and discourse functions, and historical origins. Prerequisite: 322 or 522.

An overview of language universals based on the comparison of a broad range of languages, and explanations for language universals. Topics covered include implicational universals, typological markedness, functional motivations, and diachronic typology. Prerequisite: 322 or 522.

Principles of morphological and syntactic analysis and introduction to functional and formal theories of grammar. Descriptive analysis of grammatical structures and problems from a variety of languages.

An introduction to the study of sentence and word level meaning in the languages of the world, emphasizing the role of speaker and hearer, linguistic and extralinguistic context, lexical semantics, and grammatical meaning. Prerequisite: 301 or SIGN *305 or SPAN 351.

Examination of various outcomes of language contact from both structural and sociocultural perspectives. It surveys linguistic areas around the world. Topics include: lexical borrowing, grammatical diffusion, the genesis of pidgins, creoles, koines and mixed languages. Prerequisite: 522 or SPAN 351.

Grammaticization is the historical process by which words in constructions become grammatical units. The course examines this process across languages, focusing on mechanisms of change and implications for typology, universals and synchronic analysis. Prerequisite: 412 or 512.

(Also offered as PSY 569) Course emphasizes investigation, evaluation, and discussion of areas of specialized knowledge or inquiry relevant to the profession or field of study. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Original independent study project approved by instructor. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Original research leading to the qualifying paper. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: admitted to Ph.D. Linguistics and permission of instructor.

Original research for doctoral dissertation in Linguistics. Available only to doctoral students who have been advanced to candidacy. Taken under supervision of dissertation director. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.