LING 403: Historical Linguistics

Linguistics · 5 credits

Investigates how phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics evolve over time, revealing universal tendencies in language change as well as unique features in the history of individual families. Surveys the currently accepted genealogical classification of languages and explores how natural processes of linguistic change reflect the inborn human language ability.

Offered in 2 of the 26 listed terms (Fall 2024 to Winter 2027).

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Prerequisites

LING 310

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LING 310 Introduction to Linguistic Analysis
requires ANTH 247 or LING 201 or HNRS 217
- ANTH 247 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
- LING 201 Introduction to Language and Linguistics
- HNRS 217 Colloquium in Linguistics

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

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Instructors

Instructor	Sections	Terms
Vajda, Edward	2	Fall 2024 to Winter 2027

Every offering in the listed terms (2 sections)

Term	Sec	CRN	Type	Meets	Instructor	Enrolled	Delivery
Winter 2027	0	13436	Lecture	MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · BH 151	Vajda, Edward	0/20	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2024	0	43552	Lecture	MWF 11:30am-12:50pm · MH 231	Vajda, Edward	22/20	Face to Face Instruction