Survey of Linguistics

What is language? How does language change over time and vary across distances? How do we learn, teach, analyze, and use language? This course will examine these questions and more in our exploration of linguistics: the scientific study of language. 

This course is designed to provide an overview of the main subfields of linguistics––phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics—while and how they work together to further our understanding of the nature of language. We will then explore how to apply this knowledge to the real world and to multiple disciplines, from education and medicine to gaming and the law, all while developing research skills through projects and experiments. Using what you have learned, you will be able to construct your own language!

This course requires the use of a laptop or similar device. The Robinson Center can provide a device if your student does not have access. You can learn more about Device Requests here.