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LING 460

Typology

Linguistics College of Humanities

Course Description

Introduction to the study of language universals and linguistic typology.

When Taught

All Semesters/Terms

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

Ling 220.

Title

Identify Universals

Learning Outcome

Identify different kinds of universals (formal, substantive, implicational, syntactic, lexical, morphological).

Title

Apply Typological Concepts

Learning Outcome

Apply typological concepts to specific languages.

Title

Understand Arguments

Learning Outcome

Understand arguments for and against language universals.