ANTH 1155 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
Student Learning Outcomes
Understand the nature, properties, and functions of language and its relations to anthropology.
Explain the basic principles of the following areas of linguistic study: phonetics, phonology, morphology, grammar, syntax, and semantics.
Understand the basic issues of other areas of linguistic study including language acquisition, pragmatics, discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics.
Understand the diversity of languages and their fundamental similarities.
Use basic terminolgy and notational conventions associated with linguistic study.
Think analytically and creatively to explore ideas, make connections, draw conclusions and solve problems related to language and language learning.
Examine and critically evaluate common assumptions and attitudes about language and language use.
Apply concepts learned in this course to students’ personal and professional lives.
Course Description This is an introductory course which provides an overview of the discipline of Linguistic Anthropology. The course will discuss the implications of language within anthropology, as well as within the sciences and social sciences more generally. The course explores the core concepts and methods of linguistic anthropology, such as the basic structure of language, first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, and social and regional variations that are used to help students understand what it means to be human and the role of language in human societies. Credits: 3