Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND LINGUISTIC THEORIES

Department: Linguistics

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (LING 300 OR ANTH 300) OR (LING 500 OR ANTH 500) or permission of instructor

Description: Compares and explores the nature of data, argumentation, goals, and assumptions of current theoretical approaches to language and linguistics. Centers on the discussion of general readings and source articles from cognitive, generative, typological, discourse-functional, and sociolinguistic orientations. Emphasizes critical thinking and awareness of the potential benefits and drawbacks of each approach.