ENG 613B - Historical Linguistics

(3 units)

General principles of historical and comparative linguistics. Theories of language origin, methods of classifying language, processes of language change, techniques of reconstructing older forms of languages. (ANTH 682 and ENG 613B are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply the comparative method to the reconstruction of protolanguages.
2. apply knowledge of typical patterns of phonological, morphological, and syntactic change to the reconstruction of protoforms.
3. assess the consequences of language contact for language change, language death, and language genesis.
4. demonstrate mastery of primary data and/or secondary literature through a research project.

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