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Classes
LING 1100
Course Description
In this course the students learn the skill of writing at the university level. Instructors offer themes for their courses within their own special areas of expertise. view course details
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: The Death of Language
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 102
Instructors
Whitman, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Linguistics and (Pre-) History
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Morrill Hall 102
Instructors
Weiss, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Words and Pictures
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 102
Instructors
Abusch, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Words
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR White Hall 106
Instructors
Harbert, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Translation and Writing
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Bhattasali, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Sounds in the World Around Us
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Morrill Hall 107
Instructors
Little, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Creating the Science of Language
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Morrill Hall 102
Instructors
Moroney, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Language and the Law
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Balch Hall - Tatkon Ctr 3343
Instructors
D'Antonio, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Language and Gender
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Stimson Hall 119
Instructors
Wiegand, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: Myth and Reality
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Uris Hall G28
Instructors
Snider, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Section Topic
Topic: FWS: From Cuneiform to Cryptography
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 110
Instructors
Barth, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For more information about First-year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute
LING 1101
Course Description
Overview of the science of language, especially its theoretical underpinnings, methods, and major findings. Areas covered include: the relation between sound and meaning in human languages, social variation ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Goldwin Smith Hall G64-Kau Aud
Instructors
Murray, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Chong, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Sezer, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Kim, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Sezer, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W White Hall 106
Instructors
Kim, H
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Morrill Hall 110
Instructors
Chong, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 1131
Course Description
An introduction to the essentials of Sanskrit grammar. Designed to enable the student to read classical and epic Sanskrit as soon as possible. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CLASS 1331, SANSK 1131
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTRF Goldwin Smith Hall 164
Instructors
Clary, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 2221
Course Description
We will explore how language and society affect each other. How do class, age, ethnicity, gender, and geography affect the way people speak? Why are some ways of speaking considered prestigious and others ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 107
Instructors
Cohn, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Kurniawan, O
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Morrill Hall 102
Instructors
Kurniawan, O
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 2251
Course Description
Review of grammar and reading of selections from Sanskrit epic poetry and narrative prose. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CLASS 2351, SANSK 2251
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Graded(GRI))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Goldwin Smith Hall G20
Instructors
Golovkova, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: SANSK 1132 or permission of instructor.
LING 3303
Course Description
This course explores both syntax (how words and phrases are combined into sentences) and semantics (how the meanings of words, phrases, and sentences are interpreted). The course aims to give students ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 106
Instructors
Diesing, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: LING 1101 or permission of instructor.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Uris Hall G20
Instructors
Hummel, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Hummel, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 3308
Course Description
Reading/discussion groups in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MEDVL 3308
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
LING 3315
Course Description
Old Norse is a collective term for the earliest North Germanic literary languages: Old Icelandic, Old Norwegian, Old Danish, and Old Swedish. The richly documented Old Icelandic is the center of attention, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MEDVL 3315
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Goldwin Smith Hall 144
Instructors
Jonatansdottir, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 3390
Course Description
Independent study of linguistics topics not covered in regular curriculum for undergrads. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
LING 4401
Course Description
Provides an introduction to phonological theory. The empirical basis, theoretical approaches, and relevant literature are explored through extensive data analysis and critical reading. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 6401
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Zec, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: LING 3302 or equivalent.
LING 4403
Course Description
An advanced introduction to syntactic theory within the principles and parameters/minimalist frameworks. Topics include phrase structure, argument structure (unaccusative verbs, unergative verbs, double ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 6403
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Bowers, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: LING 3303 or permission of instructor.
LING 4421
Course Description
Introduces methods for theorizing about meaning within generative grammar. These techniques allow the creation of grammars that pair syntactic structures with meanings. Students look at several empirical ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 6421
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR McGraw Hall 365
Instructors
Abusch, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: LING 3303
LING 4424
Course Description
Introduction to computational linguistics. Possible topics include syntactic parsing using functional programming, logic-based computational semantics, and finite state modeling of phonology and phonetics. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COGST 4240, CS 4744
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 106
Instructors
Hale, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Both LING 1101 or equivalent background in linguistics and CS 2110 or equivalent preparation in computer science.
LING 4428
Course Description
Computational methods have become increasingly important to the study of the psychology of language as a way of gaining insights into the psychological processes involved in language acquisition, processing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COGST 4280, COGST 6280, LING 6628, PSYCH 4280, PSYCH 6280
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Uris Hall 375A
Instructors
Christiansen, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 4474
Course Description
Computationally oriented introduction to natural language processing, the goal of which is to enable computers to use human languages as input, output, or both. Possible topics include parsing, grammar ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COGST 4740, CS 4740, CS 5740
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 132-HEC Aud
Instructors
Cardie, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 4485
Course Description
Current topics in Computational Linguistics. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 6485
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Morrill Hall 107
Instructors
Rooth, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: two Foundation courses in Linguistics, or equivalent for graduate students.
LING 4491
Course Description
This course provides structure and guidance to students doing an honors thesis in linguistics. The course consists of biweekly meeting of all honors thesis writers with the course instructor. Students ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M To Be Assigned
Instructors
Cohn, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: submission of honors thesis application and meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
LING 4493
Course Description
Directed honors thesis research for students working on an honors thesis, taken with the student's honors thesis chair or other committee member. view course details
LING 4712
Course Description
An investigation of varying topics in the philosophy of language including reference, meaning, the relationship between language and thought, communication, modality, logic and pragmatics. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 6634, PHIL 4710, PHIL 6710
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Section Topic
Topic: Signalling Games, Language, & Society
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Goldwin Smith Hall 124
Instructors
Starr, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 6401
Course Description
Provides an introduction to phonological theory. The empirical basis, theoretical approaches, and relevant literature are explored through extensive data analysis and critical reading. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 4401
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Zec, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 6403
Course Description
An advanced introduction to syntactic theory within the principles and parameters/minimalist frameworks. Topics include phrase structure, argument structure (unaccusative verbs, unergative verbs, double ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 4403
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Bowers, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 6421
Course Description
Introduces methods for theorizing about meaning within generative grammar. These techniques allow the creation of grammars that pair syntactic structures with meanings. Students look at several empirical ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 4421
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR McGraw Hall 365
Instructors
Abusch, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 6485
Course Description
Current topics in Computational Linguistics. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 4485
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Morrill Hall 107
Instructors
Rooth, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 6616
Course Description
Examination of recent developments in syntactic theory, including "minimalist" approaches to phrase structure, derivations/representations and the nature of economy conditions, and parametric ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Morrill Hall 226F
Instructors
Bowers, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: LING 4404 or permission of instructor.
LING 6623
Course Description
Introduction to the grammar of Old Irish. Reading from selected Old Irish glosses and prose works. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Morrill Hall 226F
Instructors
Weiss, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 6625
Course Description
Students develop a reading knowledge of Middle Welsh through translating selections from prose and poetry. No familiarity with Welsh is assumed. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Morrill Hall 111
Instructors
Harbert, W
- W Stimson Hall 116
Instructors
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 6628
Course Description
Computational methods have become increasingly important to the study of the psychology of language as a way of gaining insights into the psychological processes involved in language acquisition, processing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COGST 4280, COGST 6280, LING 4428, PSYCH 4280, PSYCH 6280
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Uris Hall 375A
Instructors
Christiansen, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 6634
Course Description
An investigation of varying topics in the philosophy of language including reference, meaning, the relationship between language and thought, communication, modality, logic and pragmatics. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LING 4712, PHIL 4710, PHIL 6710
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Section Topic
Topic: Signalling Games, Language, & Society
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Goldwin Smith Hall 124
Instructors
Starr, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 6635
Course Description
An assortment of subjects intended for students with previous training in Indo-European linguistics: problems in the reconstruction of Proto Indo-European, topics in the historical grammars of the various ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Morrill Hall 226F
Instructors
Nussbaum, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 6692
Course Description
The phonetics data analysis workshop provides students with practice in analysis and visualization of phonetic data, using Matlab, R, and Praat. Experiment design and statistical methods are ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Sat - Unsat Exclusively(SUI))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Morrill Hall B11
Instructors
Tilsen, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 7701
Course Description
An independent study for graduate students. view course details
LING 7711
Course Description
Addresses current theoretical and empirical issues in semantics. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Goldwin Smith Hall 156
Instructors
Murray, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 7712
Course Description
Addresses current theoretical and empirical issues in syntax. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Goldwin Smith Hall 164
Instructors
Hale, J
Whitman, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LING 7713
Course Description
Addresses current theoretical and empirical issues in phonetics. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Morrill Hall B11
Instructors
Tilsen, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person