Linguistics (LING)
1996.
Topics.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
2110.
Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics.
(3)
This course presents an introduction to the study of language through the basic aspects of linguistic analysis: the sound system (phonetics and phonology), the structure of words and sentences (morphology and syntax), and the ways in which language is used to convey meaning (semantics and pragmatics). In addition, the course will investigate how language is acquired and stored in the brain, and how differences in speech styles and dialects reflect different social and cultural backgrounds of individual speakers.
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
2151.
Language of Advertising.
(3)
Students study language and other symbolic systems used in advertising, branding, and marketing to analyze the social meaning that is conveyed through marketing language choices, becoming more critical consumers as a result.
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 5: Humanities.
2996.
Topics.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
{Offered upon demand}
301.
Introduction to Linguistic Analysis.
(3)
Nordquist
Basic concepts and technical vocabulary of language as a structured system: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics. Emphasis on descriptive linguistics; some attention to language change and variation. Presumes no prior knowledge of linguistics.
302.
Phonetic Analysis.
(3)
Koops
A survey of the nature and variety of the sounds of the world's languages, with an emphasis on the integrated understanding of speech articulation and speech acoustics. Students learn to perform basic acoustic phonetic analysis.
Prerequisite: 301.
303.
Introduction to Phonetics.
(3)
(Also offered as SHS *303)
Neel, Smith
An introduction to the physiological mechanisms underlying speech production, linguistic classification and transcription of speech sounds, acoustic properties of speech sounds, relationship between phonetics and phonology, and applications to speech pathology.
304 / 504.
Phonological Analysis.
(3)
Smith
Introduction to patterns in sound structure, with an emphasis on problem-solving. Topics include distinctive features, common phonological processes, autosegmental theory and syllable structure.
Prerequisite: 301 and (302 or 303 or SHS *303).
322 / 522.
Grammatical Analysis.
(3)
(Also offered as ANTH *318)
Nordquist
Principles of morphological and syntactic analysis and introduction to functional and formal theories of grammar. Descriptive analysis of grammatical structures and problems from a variety of languages.
Prerequisite: 301 or SIGN *305 or SPAN 351.
331 / 531.
Language in Society.
(3)
Koops, Shin
Introduction to sociolinguistics. Topics: social dialects, societal multilingualism, language contact, language attitudes, language policy and planning, the role of language in binding and defining communities.
Prerequisite: 2110 or 301 or ANTH 1155.
334 / 534.
Language and Gender.
(3)
Jacobson
This course provides an introduction to linguistic analyses of language used by and about women and men, exploring how language is used in constructing ourselves and others as men and women, gay, straight, or transgendered.
359.
Language and Culture.
(3)
(Also offered as ANTH 310; CJ 319)
Dinwoodie, Rhodes
Examination of the interrelations of language and speech with other selected aspects of culture and cognition.
Prerequisite: 2110 or 301 or ANTH 1140 or ANTH 1155.
367 / 567.
Psychology of Language.
(3)
(Also offered as PSYC **367)
Morford
Theoretical and methodological issues in psycholinguistics, including comprehension, speech perception and production, language acquisition, bilingualism, brain and language, reading.
Prerequisite: 2110 or 301 or ANTH 1155 or PSYC 2110 or PSYC 2120 or PSYC 2220 or PSYC 2250 or PSYC 2270.
*401–*402.
Topics: American Indian Languages.
(3, may be repeated three times Δ; 3, may be repeated three times Δ)
Introductory study of a Native American language, selected according to availability of instructor and student interest. May be repeated for credit as the topic varies.
411 / 511.
Language Documentation .
(3)
Creation, annotation, preservation, and dissemination of records of languages and language practices. The course draws on concepts and techniques from linguistics, ethnography, computer science, recording arts and more.
412 / 512.
Morphosyntax.
(3)
Vallejos Yopán
Analysis of the morphology and syntax of a broad range of constructions, examining crosslinguistic variation and universals, semantic and discourse functions, and historical origins.
Prerequisite: 322.
413 / 513.
Linguistic Field Methods.
(3)
Vallejos Yopán
Practice in transcribing from oral dictation, phonemic analysis, introduction to problems of morphology.
Prerequisite: 304 and (322 or ANTH *318).
415 / 515.
Native American Languages.
(3)
Vallejos Yopán
Survey of indigenous languages of the Americas, with special emphasis on languages of New Mexico. Topics: linguistic structure in particular languages and language families; relationship of languages and cultures; and language loss, maintenance and preservation.
Prerequisite: 322.
417 / 517.
Typology and Universals.
(3)
An overview of language universals based on the comparison of a broad range of languages, and explanations for language universals. Topics covered include implicational universals, typological markedness, functional motivations, and diachronic typology.
Prerequisite: 322.
425 / 525.
Semantic Analysis.
(3)
An introduction to the study of sentence and word level meaning in the languages of the world, emphasizing the role of speaker and hearer, linguistic and extralinguistic context, lexical semantics, and grammatical meaning.
Prerequisite: 301 or SIGN *305 or SPAN 351.
429 / 529.
Discourse Analysis.
(3)
Jacobson
Introduction to the relationship of morphosyntax to the structure of discourse in the languages of the world. Topics: method and theory in the analysis of spoken and written discourse; basic notions such as topic, focus and cohesion.
Prerequisite: 322.
433 / 533.
Sociolinguistic Variation.
(3)
(Also offered as LING 533)
Koops
Linguistic variability in relation to social status and situational context, attitudinal correlates of language stratification and sociolinguistic change in progress.
Prerequisite: (301 or SPAN 351) and (302 or 303 or SHS *303 or SPAN **350) and 331.
435 / 535.
Language Contact.
(3)
Vallejos Yopán
Examination of various outcomes of language contact from both structural and sociocultural perspectives. It surveys linguistic areas around the world. Topics include: lexical borrowing, grammatical diffusion, the genesis of pidgins, creoles, koines and mixed languages.
Prerequisite: 322 or SPAN 351.
446 / 546.
Introduction to Language Change.
(3)
Shin
Theories and methods of comparative and historical linguistics, emphasizing change in English, Indo-European and Native American languages.
Prerequisites: LING 304 and (LING 322 or ANTH 318).
449.
Middle English Language.
(3)
(Also offered as ENGL 449 / 549)
Comprehensive study of Middle English dialects and the development of Middle English from Old English. Prepares students for Middle English literature.
460 / 560.
Child Language.
(3)
(Also offered as PSYC 422)
Morford, Shin
Theories, methodologies and findings in child language from birth to late childhood. Emphasizes implications of child language data for linguistic and psycholinguistic theories. Topics: biological foundations; pre-linguistic communication; phonological, syntactic, semantic and pragmatic development; bilingualism.
Prerequisite: 367 or PSYC 324 or PSYC 360 or PSYC **367.
469L / 569L.
Experimental Psycholinguistics.
(3)
Morford
Laboratory course in psycholinguistics; review of classic issues and research. Provides an opportunity to learn basic research methods in experimental psycholinguistics and gain skills necessary to conduct independent research.
Prerequisite: 367 or 567 or PSY **367.
490 / 590.
Topics in Linguistics.
(3, no limit Δ)
Special topics motivated by expertise of instructor and interest of students.
495.
Undergraduate Problems.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
For original individual study project approved by instructor. Maximum of 6 hours creditable to linguistics major or minor.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
498.
Reading and Research for Honors.
(3)
A faculty-supervised course culminating in a comprehensive paper or research proposal that integrates knowledge attained through coursework, research, and experience.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
499.
Honors Thesis.
(3)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of an undergraduate Senior-level thesis.
Prerequisite: 498.
502.
Current Approaches to Phonology.
(3)
Smith
The basic organizational units of phonology: features, segments, syllables, words, suprasegmentals, tone, stress and intonation. Topics: natural phonological processes, diachronic changes, and typological variation involving these units.
Prerequisite: 304 or 504 or SPAN 545.
503.
Usage-based Phonology.
(3)
Smith
The nature of phonological representations in the lexicon and the interaction of morphology, syntax, and language use with phonology. Topics: underspecification, lexical phonology, cognitive phonology, rules, schemas, and productivity.
Prerequisite: 304 or 504 or SPAN 545.
504 / 304.
Phonological Analysis.
(3)
Smith
Introduction to patterns in sound structure, with an emphasis on problem-solving. Topics include distinctive features, common phonological processes, autosegmental theory and syllable structure.
Prerequisite: 302 or 303 or SHS *303.
510.
Statistical Methods in Linguistics.
(3)
Koops
Overview of elementary and selected advanced statistical methods for the quantitative, usage-based analysis of language. Particular emphasis is placed on issues in linear and logistic regression modeling.
511 / 411.
Language Documentation .
(3)
Creation, annotation, preservation, and dissemination of records of languages and language practices. The course draws on concepts and techniques from linguistics, ethnography, computer science, recording arts and more.
512 / 412.
Morphosyntax.
(3)
Vallejos Yopán
Analysis of the morphology and syntax of a broad range of constructions, examining crosslinguistic variation and universals, semantic and discourse functions, and historical origins.
Prerequisite: 322 or 522.
513 / 413.
Linguistic Field Methods.
(3)
Vallejos Yopán
Practice in transcribing from oral dictation, phonemic analysis, introduction to problems of morphology.
Prerequisite: (504 or SPAN **350) and 522.
{Offered upon demand}
515 / 415.
Native American Languages.
(3)
Vallejos Yopán
Survey of indigenous languages of the Americas, with special emphasis on languages of New Mexico. Topics: linguistic structure in particular languages and language families; relationship of languages and cultures; and language loss, maintenance and preservation.
Prerequisite: 322.
517 / 417.
Typology and Universals.
(3)
An overview of language universals based on the comparison of a broad range of languages, and explanations for language universals. Topics covered include implicational universals, typological markedness, functional motivations, and diachronic typology.
Prerequisite: 322 or 522.
519.
Cognitive Linguistics.
(3)
Introduction to cognitive linguistic approaches (e.g., Cognitive Grammar, Construction Grammar) to syntax, morphology, and semantics. Grammatical phenomena at various scales from morpheme to discourse and in a variety of languages.
Prerequisite: 322 or 522 or SPAN 351.
522 / 322.
Grammatical Analysis.
(3)
(Also offered as ANTH *318)
Nordquist
Principles of morphological and syntactic analysis and introduction to functional and formal theories of grammar. Descriptive analysis of grammatical structures and problems from a variety of languages.
Prerequisite: 301 or SIGN *305 or SPAN 351.
523.
Functional Syntactic Theories.
(3)
Vallejos Yopán
Description and explanation of morphological, syntactic, and discourse phenomena, both in language-specific and typological perspective, in terms of their cognitive representations and the cognitive and interactional processes in which they function.
Prerequisite: 322 or 522 or SPAN 351.
525 / 425.
Semantic Analysis.
(3)
An introduction to the study of sentence and word level meaning in the languages of the world, emphasizing the role of speaker and hearer, linguistic and extralinguistic context, lexical semantics, and grammatical meaning.
Prerequisite: 301 or SIGN *305 or SPAN 351.
529 / 429.
Discourse Analysis.
(3)
Jacobson
Introduction to the relationship of morphosyntax to the structure of discourse in the languages of the world. Topics: method and theory in the analysis of spoken and written discourse; basic notions such as topic, focus and cohesion.
Prerequisite: 322 or 522 or SPAN 351.
531 / 331.
Language in Society.
(3)
Koops, Shin
Introduction to sociolinguistics. Topics: social dialects, societal multilingualism, language contact, language attitudes, language policy and planning, the role of language in binding and defining communities.
Prerequisite: 2110 or 301.
533 / 433.
Sociolinguistic Variation.
(3)
(Also offered as LING 433)
Koops
Linguistic variability in relation to social status and situational context, attitudinal correlates of language stratification and sociolinguistic change in progress.
534 / 334.
Language and Gender.
(3)
Jacobson
This course provides an introduction to linguistic analyses of language used by and about women and men, exploring how language is used in constructing ourselves and others as men and women, gay, straight, or transgendered.
535 / 435.
Language Contact.
(3)
Vallejos Yopán
Examination of various outcomes of language contact from both structural and sociocultural perspectives. It surveys linguistic areas around the world. Topics include: lexical borrowing, grammatical diffusion, the genesis of pidgins, creoles, koines and mixed languages.
Prerequisite: 522 or SPAN 351.
546 / 446.
Introduction to Language Change.
(3)
(Also offered as LING 446)
Shin
Theories and methods of comparative and historical linguistics, emphasizing change in English, Indo-European and Native American languages.
Prerequisite: 304.
548.
Grammaticization.
(3)
Vallejos Yopán
Grammaticization is the historical process by which words in constructions become grammatical units. The course examines this process across languages, focusing on mechanisms of change and implications for typology, universals and synchronic analysis.
Prerequisite: 412 or 512.
554.
Seminar in Linguistic Theory.
(3, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as ANTH 514)
Current topics and issues in phonology, syntax or semantics.
560 / 460.
Child Language.
(3)
(Also offered as PSYC 422)
Morford, Shin
Theories, methodologies and findings in child language from birth to late childhood. Emphasizes implications of child language data for linguistic and psycholinguistic theories. Topics: biological foundations; pre-linguistic communication; phonological, syntactic, semantic and pragmatic development; bilingualism.
Prerequisite: 367 or 567 or PSYC **367.
565.
Seminar in Thought and Language.
(3)
(Also offered as EDPY, PSYC 565)
The role of language in human cognition is approached from a sociocultural framework. Topics: semiotic systems, languages of the mind, categorization, problem solving, and cognitive pluralism.
567 / 367.
Psychology of Language.
(3)
(Also offered as PSYC **367)
Morford
Theoretical and methodological issues in psycholinguistics, including comprehension, speech perception and production, language acquisition, bilingualism, brain and language, reading.
Prerequisite: 301 or PSYC 2220 or SIGN *305.
568.
Seminar in Psycholinguistics.
(3, may be repeated three times Δ)
(Also offered as PSYC 569)
Morford.
Course emphasizes investigation, evaluation, and discussion of areas of specialized knowledge or inquiry relevant to the profession or field of study.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
569L / 469L.
Experimental Psycholinguistics.
(3)
Morford
Laboratory course in psycholinguistics; review of classic issues and research. Provides an opportunity to learn basic research methods in experimental psycholinguistics and gain skills necessary to conduct independent research.
Prerequisite: 367 or 567 or PSY 367.
590 / 490.
Topics in Linguistics.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
Special topics motivated by expertise of instructor and interest of students.
595.
Graduate Problems.
(1-6 to a maximum of 24 Δ)
Original independent study project approved by instructor.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
599.
Master's Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
697.
Qualifying Paper.
(3-9, may be repeated once Δ)
Original research leading to the qualifying paper.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Restriction: admitted to Ph.D. Linguistics and permission of instructor.
699.
Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit Δ)
Original research for doctoral dissertation in Linguistics. Available only to doctoral students who have been advanced to candidacy. Taken under supervision of dissertation director.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
