10 courses with the subject LING, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
In this course, students will be taught to think like linguists as they learn how human language is acquired, how it evolves and changes over time, how it is structured, and how it is used in everyday communication. This course was previously CUL-221254 . Attributes: Humanities Gen Ed, Liberal
Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Linguistics (LING). Please contact your mentor/advisor for more details.
Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Linguistics (LING). Please contact your mentor/advisor for more details.
Pragmatics is the study of language as action and of the social contexts in which linguistic action takes place. In this course a student will study four theoretical approaches to pragmatics: the communicative and cooperative principles, speech act theory and conversational analysis. Examining practical applications of pragmatics and exploring the reasons for miscommunication will be central to the course. Such topics as literary pragmatics and pragmatics across cultures will be also addressed. Prerequisites: Introduction to Linguistics This is course is an elective, and it is not a part of a sequence; it is highly recommended for students interested in linguistics. Attributes: Liberal
In this course students will become familiar with the historical influences that brought about the development of the English language. Along the way students will learn how to analyze the structure of the language. Students will examine the morphology, phonology, and orthography of the language and assess the varieties of English found in today’s global environment. The influence of social interaction, identity, ethnicity and class will also be examined. Prerequisites: College Writing; a foreign language study or equivalent knowledge in a language other than English Students interested in this study will generally be those pursuing a concentration in English, Language Arts, Literature and/or Creative Writing. Attributes: Liberal
This course explores an intertwined relationship between language and culture. It is designed to help students become familiar with the theory and research related to issues such as the ways in which language behavior reflects diverse cultural patterns; the role of language in the processes through which children and adolescents become members of particular groups in society; and the relationship between class, race, gender. This course was previously CUL-224364 Language and Culture. Cross-listed with ANTH 3022. Attributes: Humanities Gen Ed, Liberal
Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Linguistics (LING). Please contact your mentor/advisor for more details.
This course will introduce the student to the field of second language acquisition, which as a discipline focuses on the many problems associated with three general questions: How do humans learn additional languages after they have learned their first? What factors contribute to the variability observed in rates and outcomes of second language learning? What does it take to attain advanced language and literacy competencies in a language other that the mother tongue? In addressing these questions, we will investigate a number of topics which can be grouped in three categories: Universal features of the L2 learner and the L2 learning process that determine the nature and route of acquisition; individual influences related to differential rate of acquisition and ultimate success in L2; and social dimensions that influence L2 learning. is an elective, and it is not a part of a sequence; it is highly recommended for students interested in applied linguistics and study of languages. Introduction to Linguistics is highly recommended. Attributes: Liberal
This course provides an overview of foreign language teaching strategies based upon theory, practicum, and creativity. Such aspects of language teaching as developing auditory comprehension and oral production; reading and writing, as well as cultural competency will be addressed. We will also analyze the impact of culture; heritage, socioeconomic level, and educational background on language and literacy development as well as human development processes and variations. Attributes: Liberal
Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Linguistics (LING). Please contact your mentor/advisor for more details. LITR: Literature
Source: Empire State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
