COGST 1105

COGST 1105

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Overview of the science of language, especially its theoretical underpinnings, methods, and major findings. Areas covered include: the relation between sound and meaning in human languages, social variation in language, language change over time, universals of language, and the mental representation of linguistic knowledge. Students are introduced to a wide variety of language phenomena, drawn not only from languages resembling English, but also from many that appear to be quite unlike English, such as those native to the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the South Pacific.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Distribution Category (ETM-AS, KCM-AS, SSC-AS)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: LING 1101

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6257 COGST 1105   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6258 COGST 1105   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6259 COGST 1105   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6260 COGST 1105   DIS 203

    • W Uris Hall G26
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6261 COGST 1105   DIS 204

    • W Uris Hall 204
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6262 COGST 1105   DIS 205

    • W Uris Hall G22
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6263 COGST 1105   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6264 COGST 1105   DIS 207

    • W Uris Hall G26
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6265 COGST 1105   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person