LING3377 · Slavic & Eastern Languages and Literatures
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Analysis of a little-studied language through direct interaction with a native speaker: techniques for eliciting, transcribing, and interpreting linguistic data, some going back to the beginnings of Western language science, others employing modern technology. Individually and in small groups, students analyze the sound patterns, words, syntax, and pragmatics of the target language, with some attention to cultural and ethnographic matters. The course also addresses ethical issues involved in archiving linguistic materials, and the debate about language rights. The identity of the target language varies from year to year (e.g., Austronesian, Dravidian, Vietnamese, Quechua).
Course experience
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Organization
4.6 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.9 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
5.0 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.9 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3
hours per week
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Spring 2024
1 section