LINGUIST 215S - Junior/Senior Seminar in Linguistics

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Linguistics

Description:

Theory and methods of comparative linguistics. Diachronic and synchronic approaches to the study of comparative linguistics in phonology, morphology, morphophonemics, syntax, and lexical categories in the context of the world's languages. Both Indo-European and non- Indo-European languages included. Topics include theories of reconstruction, languages in contact, abductive processes, and questions of linguistic typology. Major research paper required. Instructor: Andrews, Butters, or Tetel

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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