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ANTH0125A-F21

Language Structure & Function

Language Structure and Function
In this course we will discuss the major issues and findings in the study of human language within theories of modern linguistics, which shares a history with mid-century American anthropology. The main topics include the nature of human language in comparison with other communication systems; sound patterns (phonology); word-formation (morphology); sentence structure (syntax); meaning (semantics); use (pragmatics); language acquisition and socialization. We will also consider language variation and the historical development of languages. Instruction is in English but examples will be drawn from less commonly studied languages around the world. This course is part of the Public Humanities Labs Initiative administered by the Axinn Center for the Humanities. (not open to students who have taken LNGT 0101) 3 hrs. lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92475
Subject Code:
ANTH
Course Number:
0125
Section Identifier:
A

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ANTH 0125

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Fall 2021

ANTH0125A-F21 Lecture (Nevins)