Linguistics and Cognitive Science 11 - Topics in Linguistics

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Dartmouth College

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08F: 10 09X: 10A In 08F, Words. This course explores all aspects of this most familiar unit of language. Among the questions we will address are: How exactly can we-or dictionary-makers-describe the precise meaning of a word Is this even possible How can two politicians honestly differ about the meaning of the word "lie" How can a word's meaning change over time How and why are words borrowed from one language into another How do our brains think of the words we want so fast Why do we sometimes mishear song lyrics What makes a word part of slang or a specialized vocabulary How do children learn their first words-and how do they learn tens of new words a day at their peak of vocabulary acquisition around agOpen to all classes. Ernst. In 09X, Language in South and South East Asia. This course will survey aspects of the current linguistic environment of the complex South and Southeast Asian regions, concentrating on what aspects of language structure and use either distinguish the regions or bind them together. Topics to be addressed include: geographical position and genealogical classification of languages; sound and grammatical systems; writing systems; sociolinguistic issues (e.g., politeness, stylistic variation); language as a marker of ethnic identity and language policies of regional governments. Open to all classes. Dist: SOC; Wcult: NW. Peterson.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Quarter

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