L103: Introduction to the Study of Language (3 cr)
Instructor: M. Gasser
MW 1:25-2:15P -- EP 220
Section: 3057

Students must also register in one discussion section.
Discussion section 3064 open to honors students only.  Obtain on-line authorization for
section from honors.

This course is a general introduction to the study of human language. The first part of
the course focuses on the analysis of languages from a linguistic perspective. All of the
core areas of language study will be considered: phonetics, phonology, morphology,
syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. This will serve as necessary background for the
second part of the course, which will focus on a variety of language-related topics,
including English dialect variation, signed languages, bilingual education, and language
acquisition. By the end of the course you should be acquainted with the basics of
linguistic analysis, be aware of the fundamental similarities and differences among all
human languages, and have an informed perspective on issues of language that have
an impact on our society.