LING 558
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Historical-Comparative Linguistics
Course Description
Learning theory and method of language change via comparing daughter languages and reconstructing ancestral languages. Language universals and typology.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Ling 450 or equivalent
Title
Application of Typological Concepts
Learning Outcome
Students will learn how to apply typological concepts to specific languages during in-class and out of class exercises.
Title
Influential Linguistics Typology Concepts
Learning Outcome
Students will have achieved an understanding of the most influential concepts of Linguistics typology, including the different kinds of universals (formal, substantive, implicational, syntactic, lexical, morphological).
Title
Arguments Against Language Universals
Learning Outcome
Students will become conversant with the arguments against language universals.
