Fundamentals of Language

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course introduces the scientific study of language and its major subfields through the study of examples from English and Arabic. Students learn that modern linguistic principles can be applied in the case of Arabic and are asked to consider how further study can fill gaps in the research for Arabic. This course bridges basic theoretical linguistics and Arabic linguistics. For graduate and upper level undergraduate students. Graduate or undergraduate credit. This course can be taken as a social sciences elective. Credits: 3 credits Prerequisites: none. Two semesters of MSA recommended.