Introduction to Linguistics II: Applications and Connections

[0.50] credits · Undergraduate

This course examines how core linguistic concepts from morphology, syntax, phonetics, phonology, and semantics are applied to first and second language acquisition, bilingualism and multilingualism, the historical development of English and Romance languages, and the linguistic diversity of Indigenous languages in Canada. The course surveys key applied fields such as linguistics and technology, ecolinguistics, and forensic linguistics, highlighting how language is central to computational linguistics, environmental worldviews, and legal contexts.