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Linguistics
@LaGuardia
Printed on: Thursday, July 19, 2012 (Tomonori Nagano)

Fall 2012
ELL101.xxxx
Linguistics Courses
Introduction to Linguistics
• [3 credits; 3 hours] An introduction to the nature, structure and history of language, this course surveys the scientific study of
language and answers the question of what it means to “know” a language. Areas covered include phonology, word structure,
sentence structure, how language is acquired, how languages change through time, language in society and writing systems.
• Schedules vary
• Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
ELL110.0979
English Grammar Syntax
• [3 credits; 3 hours] is is a syntax and grammar course. e course focuses on those advanced grammatical structures necessary
in academic discourse. e course begins with a review of the English verb system and covers preposition use, English word order,
adverb, adjective and noun clauses, reported speech, article usage, complex conditionals and passive voice. Additional topics may
be selected in response to the particular needs and interests of the students in the class.
• Tuesday 11:45-12:45pm & ursday 10:30-12:45pm
• Pre- or Corequisite: CSE095, ESL/ESR099
ELL114/HUC114
Normal Language Development
• [3 credits; 3 hours] This course provides a comprehensive overview of normal language acquisition and development. It explores historical
and current language theories, research findings and basic stages of typically developing language users. Related topics include an
exploration of second language acquisition and atypical language development in people with specific language impairment.
• Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
ELL210.1388
English Morphology
• [3 credits; 3 hours] is course applies linguistic principles to the study of the English vocabulary and examines morphemes and
how they combine to form English words. Topics include an overview of the history of English with particular emphasis on word
development, word his- tories, sound change and meaning change, sources of new words, usage and variation and slang.
• Monday 10:30-12:45pm & ursday 10:30-11:30am
• Prerequisite: ELL101, ENC/G101, MAT096
ELL220.5555
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Introduction to Sociolinguistics
• [3 credits; 3 hours] is course surveys topics in sociolinguistics including language codes, regional and social dialects, and
language variation as well as the cultural basis of language codes. Additional areas of study include the origins of pidgin and creole
languages and the formation of speech communities/communities of practice. An overview of research methods common to
sociolinguistic research will also be introduced.
• Monday 5:45pm-7:55pm (hybrid)
• Prerequisite: ELL101, ENC/G101, MAT096
Printed on: Thursday, July 19, 2012 (Tomonori Nagano)