L303 is open to undergraduates only. This section meets with L503.

Text: Language Files, 6th edition. This course introduces the basic tools and techniques of linguistic analysis. Students will be introduced to the basics of phonological and phonetic theory, morphological analysis, and phrase structure grammars, and will be expected to apply these tools to various aspects of various languages. The course will emphasize analytical methods and problem solving, rather than comprehensive factual knowledge.