Studies in Linguistics

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This course focuses on the descriptive study of human language based on core linguistic subfi elds including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics/pragmatics. Students will be introduced to hypotheses concerning the organization of the mental grammar as well as the social, physiological, and psychological aspects of language use and lan- guage learning in light of cultural, communicative, and learning patterns. Historical linguistics will also be briefl y discussed.