FREN 330
Introduction to French Linguistics
French and Italian
College of Humanities
Course Description
Subfields (phonetics, morphology, syntax, lexicology, semantics) and approaches (socio-linguistics, semiology, and pragmatics).
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Fren 322
Title
Critical Thinking
Learning Outcome
Analyze linguistic data to find patterns of variation, apply learned principles and concepts to new data and problems, and identify constructive research questions and develop methodology appropriate to those questions.
Title
Linguistic Research
Learning Outcome
Conduct research (finding examples of the linguistic phenomena examined in the course, applying analytical diagrams, comparing linguistic phenomena in various languages, using various instruments of linguistic analysis).
Title
Data Analysis
Learning Outcome
Learn and apply appropriate quantitative, statistical, and qualitative methods to analyze real-world linguistic data, including speech recordings, elicited responses, and text corpora.
Title
Linguistic Diversity
Learning Outcome
Evaluate and appreciate francophone diversity, especially with regards to language variation and policies.
