ENGL 3527 General Linguistics
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of language. Students learn to " think like a linguist" through hands-on analysis of sounds, structures, and meanings from a variety of languages. We use these tools to study some of the deep similarities and structured differences across languages, and practice turning a linguistic perspective on topics in popular discourse. Although required for Linguistics majors and minors, the course is also designed to complement studies in a variety of fields. Offered each Fall semester. No prerequisites. (Formerly LING3101)
Course overview
- Department
- English
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Social Science
Requirements fulfilled
- English: Earlier literatures in English: eighteenth- or nineteenth-century literature, 1700-1900 (one course, 3 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- English: Earlier literatures in English: medieval or early-modern literature, before 1700 (one course, 3 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- English: Major electives (five courses, 15 credits) from department offerings (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- English: Race, Blackness, and Language requirement (one course) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Social Science (All undergraduates)