AS 050.106 - Inventing language

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

What is language? This course explores this question by examining invented languages, from Esperanto to Klingon. In this introductory course for anyone curious about language, we will learn the basics of linguistics, highlighting important commonalities and differences across languages. We will then apply our learning to several invented languages, discuss whether or not they conform to established standards for natural human language, and hypothesize about potential ramifications.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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