Courses offered in the Linguistics Department

Linguistics Course Outlines of Record (COR)

Linguistics 101 - Introduction to Linguistics COR

LING 101 provides an introduction to the terminology and methodology used in the modern study of human language. The course emphasizes structural analysis of the sound systems of languages (phonetics and phonology), the composition of words and sentences (morphology and syntax), and the meanings of utterances (semantics and pragmatics). The course also covers current issues in other areas of language, such as first and second language acquisition, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics and neurolinguistics/psycholinguistics. Drawing on a variety of modern linguistic concepts, students will be able to analyze, reason, and generalize from linguistic data representative of the diverse and varied languages of the world. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, ENGL C1000H or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

Linguistics 102 - Sociolinguistics COR

LING 102 provides a foundation of terminology and methodology used in the current study of cultural and sociological areas of language. The course explores how language creates and shapes culture by examining aspects of societal variation (class, gender, ethnicity, age, and ability), geographic variation (dialects and style), contact variation (multilingualism, pidgins and creoles), as well as language standardization issues (social justice, educational planning, and government policies). Drawing on a variety of modern linguistics concepts, students will be able to analyze, reason, and generalize from linguistic data representative of the diverse and varied languages of the world. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, ENGL C1000H or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

 Linguistics 103 - Psycholinguistics COR

LING 103 provides a foundation of terminology and methodology used in the current study of language and the mind. The course emphasizes the cultural and biological aspects of language, first language acquisition, second language acquisition and bilingualism. In addition, language processing (including production and comprehension), areas of the brain that affect language, and language disorders are examined. More recent topics include technologies such as artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and their implications for psycholinguistics. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, ENGL C1000H or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

Linguistics 104 - Phonetics and Phonology COR

LING 104 provides a foundation of the science of the sounds used in human speech (phonetics) and how they form meaningful units of speech (phonology). Students explore the features of the sounds represented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and the linguistic principals that guide how those sounds come together in human speech. Students use these principles of phonology to analyze various languages. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, ENGL C1000H or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

Linguistics 105 - World Languages COR

LING 105 explores the methods used to classify the diversity of world languages into families and types, as well as the socio-cultural and political forces driving the development of world languages. The course introduces students to tools used for the genetic, typological, and sociolinguistic classification of languages with a focus on how languages differ and relate to each other structurally and historically. Students examine historical and structural similarities and differences among languages worldwide. Other topics addressed are language contact, creation, endangerment, and revival; macro-families; and a discussion of related ethical and socio-political issues. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, ENGL C1000H or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

Linguistics 107/English 107 - History of English COR

LING 107 explores the history of the English language from the time of its formation through its evolution to the present day. Students examine how social and historical events have impacted the various spoken and written Englishes throughout history, globally and in the United States. Using historic- and sociolinguistics, students examine English—a living, changing language—as a means of communication and connection. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have successfully completed ENGL 107. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, ENGL C1000H or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC