Language Across Time, Geography, and Society

3 credits

A cross-linguistic exploration of language change, discussing theories, data, and methods. Topics can include change across historical time periods, lifespan; change across regions, within areas; change due to language contact and other social and cultural factors. Prerequisite: One of LING 319, LING 315, LING 445, ENGL 318, ENGL 319, ENGL 324 and two of LING 300, LING 311, LING 313, LING 327.