Overview
Description
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.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Terms
spring
Related Courses
Cross Listed With ANTH 682
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- apply the comparative method to the reconstruction of protolanguages.
- apply knowledge of typical patterns of phonological, morphological, and syntactic change to the reconstruction of protoforms.
- assess the consequences of language contact for language change, language death, and language genesis.
- demonstrate mastery of primary data and/or secondary literature through a research project.