The course is an introduction to the field of Slavic linguistics. We will examine basic concepts of synchronic and diachronic language study and discuss in detail many issues relevant to all or some Slavic languages. We will cover topics in phonology, morphology, and syntax of modern Slavic languages, with attention to selected issues in phonetics, semantics, sociolinguistics, discourse structure, and language change. While the focus of the course is on Russian, a comparative study of other Slavic languages, such as BCS, Bulgarian, Polish and Czech, will be offered.
Advanced work in reading, speaking and comprehension for graduate students, aimed at developing and maintaining superior proficiency and competence in academic Russian. Readings and discussions focus on current linguistic and cultural trends. Special attention to contemporary life in Russia, its changing cultural norms and speech, viewed in a broad historical context. The course is conducted in Russian.
Undergraduate
Slavic 39M: Linguistic Diversity: Languages of the Former Soviet Union
Slavic 50: Introduction to Slavic Cultures
Slavic 100: Slavic Undergraduate Seminar
Ling 100: Introduction to Linguistics
Ling 111: Introduction to Phonology
Ling 130: Historical Linguistics
Slavic/Ling C137: Introduction to Slavic Linguistics
Graduate
Ling 211B: Advanced Phonology: Contrast
Ling 211B: Topics in Advanced Phonology
Ling 240A-B: Field Methods. Language: Turkmen
Russian 202: Advanced Academic Russian
Slavic 210: Old Church Slavic
Slavic 220: Comparative Slavic
Slavic 222: Descriptive Grammar of Russian
Slavic 280: The Living Word Workshop [Co-taught with A. Muza]