Linguistics Courses
LING 101 (3 Credits) Fall, Spring
Nature of Language (3+0) h
The study of language: systematic analysis of human language and description
of its grammatical structure, distribution, and diversity. Also available via
Independent Learning.
LING 216 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Languages of the World (3+0) h
A comprehensive survey of the world's languages | past and present. Topics
include genetic relationships among languages, linguistic change, language
universals, language classification, and language families, as well as the
interaction of culture and language. (Next offered: 1997-98.)
LING 262 (3 Credits) As Demand Warrants
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language and Standard
English as a Second Dialect (3+0)
(Same as ED 262)
Covers basic underlying assumptions about the nature of language, language
learning, language teaching, characteristics of good language learners, optimal
language learning environments, and what affect they have on teaching styles.
Roles of the second language teacher and their appropriateness covered.
Presents techniques and activities consistent with specific language teaching
methods and adaptation of these methods to the needs of western Alaskan
classrooms. (Prerequisite: Classroom experience.)
LING 303 (3 Credits) Spring
Language Acquisition (3+0)
(Same as ED 303)
Theories of the acquisition and development of first and second languages,
including consideration of biological and sociocultural factors. Survey of
traditional and contemporary models, and implications for pedagogy and public
policy. (Prerequisite: LING 101.)
LING 308 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Language and Gender (3+0) s
(Same as ANTH 308 and WMS 308)
Examination of relationships between language and gender, drawing on both
ethnographic and linguistic sources. Topics include power, socialization and
sexism. Materials fee: $5.00.
LING 318 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology (3+0) h
Scientific study of human speech sounds, mechanism of their production, and
sound systems of languages. (Prerequisite: Upper division standing or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
LING 320 (3 Credits) Alternate Spring
Introduction to Syntactic Theory (3+0) h
Study of principles and processes of sentence construction in language.
(Prerequisites: LING 101 or its equivalent, at least junior standing or
permission of the instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
LING 340 (3 Credits) Every Third Spring
Aspects of Bilingualism (3+0) h
Cognitive, linguistic, sociopolitical, and educational aspects of
bilingualism at both the individual and societal levels, including factors
contributing to language maintenance and language shift. (Prerequisite: LING
101 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1996-97.)
LING 410 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Theory and Methods of Second Language Teaching (3+0)
(Same as LING 610)
Theory and practice of teaching a second language, including methodological
approaches, second language acquisition theory, materials, and testing. (Next
offered: 1996-97.)
LING 420 (3 Credits) Every Third Spring
Semantics (3+0) h
A systematic exploration of the nature of meaning in human language. Focus
is on historical and contemporary approaches to understanding problems of
reference, categorization, and lexical relationships in meaningful contexts.
(Prerequisite: LING 101 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 1997-98.)
LING 430 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Historical Linguistics (3+0) h
(Same as LING 630)
Introduction to comparative and historical linguistics: methods of
linguistic reconstruction, historical change, genetic relationships,
dialectology. Includes Indo-European and Alaskan languages. (Prerequisite: LING
318. Next offered: 1996-97.)
LING 450O (3 Credits) Every Third Spring
Language Policy and Planning (3+0) s
Consideration of minority languages, including Alaskan Native Languages, in
light of their histories, current status, and factors affecting future
maintenance. Materials fee: $15.00. (Next offered: 1996-97.)
LING 482 (3 Credits) Every Third Year
Seminar in Linguistics (3+0)
Current issues in various subfields of linguistics including semantics and
pragmatics, discourse analysis, bilingualism, lexicography, language philosophy,
and issues within a particular language or language group, e.g. Eskimo
phonology, Athabaskan morphology. May be repeated once. (Next offered: 1996-97.)
LING 610 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Theory and Methods of Second Language Teaching (3+0)
(Same as
LING 410)
Theory and practice of teaching a second language, including methodological
approaches, second language acquisition theory, materials, and testing. (Next
offered: 1996-97.)
LING 630 (3 Credits) Alternate Fall
Historical Linguistics (3+0) (Same as LING 430)
Introduction to comparative and historical linguistics: methods of
linguistic reconstruction, historical change, genetic relationships,
dialectology. Includes Indo-European and Alaskan languages. (Prerequisite: LING
318. Next offered: 1996-97.)