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LING 220 Introduction to Linguistics (3, F, S)
An introduction to the basic elements of linguistics. Emphasis on phonology (the study of sounds)morphology (the study of word formation), syntax (phrase and sentence formation), and semantics (meaning in language). Liberal Arts Exploration-Humanities

LING 312 Sociolinguistics (3, S)
Focuses on language use patterns in multilingual societies: language maintenance and death; language attitudes; language planning; Pidgins and Creoles.

LING 322 Phonetics (3, S)
An introduction to the theory and practice of articulatory phonetics; intensive drill in definition, recognition, production, and transcription of the whole range of sounds used in human speech.

LING 323 Phonology I (3, F)
The principles involved in the analysis of sound systems with extensive practice in the phonological analysis of material from a wide variety of languages.
Prerequisite/co-requisite: LING 322 Phonetics.

LING 333 Grammar I (3, S)
Principles and techniques of the analysis of morphological and syntactic structures of language.
 

LING 350 First and Second Language Acquisition (3-4 Summer)

Linguistic, psychological, sociocultural dimensions of language learning are explored, especially as they relate to acquisition of a second language and TESOL instruction. Current theories and research are reviewed and analyzed in light of the reality of the language learning experience. (Prerequisite/Corequisite: LING 220 or 351, or permission of instructor.)

LING 351 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (3, F)
Review of second language teaching methodologies and learning theories. Examination of some of the unique challenges of English structure (phonological, morphological and syntactical) and the transfer problems that non-native speakers may have.
Recommended Prerequisite: LING 220.

LING 355 Theory and Practice of Bilingual Education (3, S)
Designed as an introduction to bilingual education and bilingualism. Study of the sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic issues that surround bilingualism and bilingual education. An attempt is made to balance the psychological and the sociological, the macro education issues and the micro classroom issues, the linguistic and the sociopolitical, and to balance discussion at the individual and societal levels.
Recommended Prerequisite: LING 220.

LING 360 Conversational Swahili (3-4, M)

This course is intended to prepare the student to carry on a conversation in simple Swahili. A basic grammar will be taught that will meet most conversational needs. The vocabulary will be limited to the kind of words that would be commonly used in rural village life in Tanzania. The focus in class will be on hearing and speaking Kiswahili.

LING 440 Theory and Practice of TESOL Methodology (3-4, Summer)

This course will explore TESOL methodology and classroom techniques, as well as the opportunity to put them into practice in a weekly practicum. (Prerequisite/ Co-requesite: LING 220 or 351 and LING 350, or permission of instructor)

LING 295, 395, 495 Special Topics (1-3, OD)
These offerings will take advantage of faculty expertise to focus on advanced linguistic topics of interest to the student body. The first offering will be during the Houghton in Tanzania program, focusing on African language structure. The course may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisites to be determined at the time of offering.

LING 291, -2; 391, -2; 491, -2 Independent Study (1, 2, or 3)