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3.00 Credits
This is an introduction to the study of linguistics and of language in its social and cultural contexts.
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4.00 Credits
This course includes a survey of literary works originally written in French from across the Francophone world. It includes Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and immigrant communities in France and Quebec. Works are examined in their cultural contexts in order to compare features such as the impact of colonialism and the role of women. It may be cross-listed with FRN 375.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines women in Arab societies as portrayed in literature, film and art. It focuses on questions of identity related to topics such as family roles, religion, education, and politics. Readings and writings are in Arabic. It may be cross-listed with ARB 380.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Introductory linguistics course or strong background in a foreign language. Topics may include Sanskrit, Hittite, Classical Armenian, Old English, Old Norse, or Gothic, studied with an emphasis on grammar and linguistic issues. It may be repeated as the continuing study of one language, or with a change of topic. A two-semester sequence of one language (such as Sanskrit I and II), or a semester of Old English followed by a semester of Old Norse or Gothic, may count toward satisfying the foreign language requirement. Students who take Sanskrit I and II (4 credits each) may take a second year of Sanskrit III and IV (2 credits each). It is cross-listed with LIN 318 and ENG 318.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introduction to the scientific study of language with emphasis on languages other than English. Topics include principles of linguistic analysis, languages and culture, and linguistics in relation to other fields. It is recommended for language majors.
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4.00 Credits
This is an exploration of relationships between language usage and cultural behavior. Central issues include connections between linguistic and cultural categories, social and institutional effects of language variation, consequences of linguistic and cultural change, language and social role, and role of language in forming social policy. It is in seminar format emphasizing skills of analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving. It is cross-listed with ANT 342 and LIN 342. This is a Linguistic Studies course.
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4.00 Credits
This is an introduction to Classic Maya writing and texts from a linguistic and anthropological perspective. Students study the origins and functions of writing in Ancient Mesoamerica, examine the relationship of spoken languages to the script, and learn to decipher, analyze and interpret Maya hieroglyphic texts for information of general anthropological and linguistic interest such as dynastic history, social organization, ritual, cosmology and belief system.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to ancient Greek drama (tragedy and comedy). Will examine a variety of plays from each of Athens’ major dramatists. Particular consideration will be given to the historical and intellectual contexts in which the plays were performed and the reception of Greek drama in modern film and performance. Cross-listed with ENG 330.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MLA 347, Maya Hieroglyphic Writing I. Building on the basic knowledge and skills learned in MLA 347, students will decipher increasingly more challenging texts in order to reach a more sophisticated understanding of Maya hieroglyphic decipherment, and its indications for understanding and revising history of Classic Maya civilizations.
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1.00 Credits
Topics are announced in semester course schedule. It may be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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