LING 200 - Introductory Linguistics

Institution:

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Description:

Does not count toward the Linguistics major and does not fulfill prerequisite requirements for all upper-level courses. Not open to students who have completed HESP120. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: HESP120 or LING200. An exploration of the nature of human language, designed for non-majors. Introduction to the basic concepts and methodology of modern linguistic analysis (sound systems, word formation, sentence structure). Additional topics may include: semantics, pragmatics, social aspects of language, dialects, language change, acquisition, writing systems, typology, language universals, comparison with other communication systems, etc.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umes.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 651-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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