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CGSC 471 - Discovering Human Language (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
DISCOVERING HUMAN LANGUAGE
Component: Lecture
Introduction to field linguistics. Examines how languages are put together through a face-to-face encounter with an unknown language. Determine how this language - and human language in general - is constructed. Explores culture, people and even the food where the language is spoken.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with LING 471 . PREREQ: LING 101 .
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences Additional University Requirement(s): Discovery Learning Experience
General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically