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ARBC0112A-F09

Introduction to Linguistics
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Introduction to Linguistics
This is an introductory course in linguistics taught in English. The main topics will include the nature of human language as distinct from other communication systems; the subsystems of linguistic knowledge, i.e., sound patterns (phonology), word-formation (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), and meaning (semantics); language and the brain; language acquisition; language use in context; geographical and social dialects; and historical development of language and language change. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92527
Subject Code:
ARBC
Course Number:
0112
Section Identifier:
A

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ARBC 0112

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Fall 2009

ARBC0112A-F09 Lecture (Soltan)