Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
LING 404 - RSRCH METHOD & LINGUISTIC THEO
Long Title: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND LINGUISTIC THEORIES
Department: Linguistics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): (LING 300 OR ANTH 300) OR (LING 500 OR ANTH 500)
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.