Linguistics (LING)Arts and Sciences

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LING 1100
FWS: Language, Thought, and Reality

In this course the students learn the skill of writing at the university level. Instructors offer themes for their courses within their own special areas of expertise.   view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: The Death of Language

  • 17596 LING 1100   SEM 101

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  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • Topic: FWS: How to Build a Language

  • 17597 LING 1100   SEM 102

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  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.

LING 1101
Introduction to Linguistics

Overview of the science of language, especially its theoretical underpinnings, methods, and major findings. Areas covered include: the relation between sound and meaning in human languages, social variation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6113 LING 1101   LEC 001

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  •  6114 LING 1101   DIS 201

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  •  6115 LING 1101   DIS 202

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  •  6116 LING 1101   DIS 203

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  •  6117 LING 1101   DIS 204

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  •  6118 LING 1101   DIS 205

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  •  6119 LING 1101   DIS 206

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LING 1131
Elementary Sanskrit I

An introduction to the essentials of Sanskrit grammar. Designed to enable the student to read classical and epic Sanskrit as soon as possible. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 1331, SANSK 1131

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6421 LING 1131   SEM 101

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LING 2221
Language and Society

We will explore how language and society affect each other. How do class, age, ethnicity, gender, and geography affect the way people speak? Why are some ways of speaking considered prestigious and others ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16257 LING 2221   LEC 001

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  • 16269 LING 2221   DIS 201

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  • 16270 LING 2221   DIS 202

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LING 2251
Intermediate Sanskrit I

Review of grammar and reading of selections from Sanskrit epic poetry and narrative prose. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 2351, SANSK 2251

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6702 LING 2251   SEM 101

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  • Prerequisite: LING 1132 or permission of instructor.

LING 2261
Introduction to Indo-European Linguistics

An introduction to the phonology, morphology, and syntax of Proto-Indo-European and the chief historical developments of the daughter languages. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 6261

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16178 LING 2261   LEC 001

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LING 3303
Introduction to Syntax and Semantics

This course explores both syntax (how words and phrases are combined into sentences) and semantics (how the meanings of words, phrases, and sentences are interpreted). The course aims to give students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6170 LING 3303   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: LING 1101 or permission of instructor.

  •  6171 LING 3303   DIS 201

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  •  6172 LING 3303   DIS 202

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LING 3315
Old Norse I

Old Norse is a collective term for the earliest North Germanic literary languages: Old Icelandic, Old Norwegian, Old Danish, and Old Swedish. The richly documented Old Icelandic is the center of attention, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MEDVL 3315

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8668 LING 3315   LEC 001

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  • This course cannot be counted towards any Linguistics major or minor requirements except the ancillary skills requirement of the major, if taken in sequence with Old Norse II.

LING 3390
Independent Study in Linguistics

Independent study of linguistics topics not covered in regular curriculum for undergrads. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6175 LING 3390   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Abusch, D

  • Enrollment limited to: Undergraduates only.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7338 LING 3390   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Bowers, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17123 LING 3390   IND 603

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    • TBA

    • Cohn, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10282 LING 3390   IND 604

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    • TBA

    • Despic, M

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8932 LING 3390   IND 606

    • TBA

    • Hale, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8933 LING 3390   IND 608

    • TBA

    • Nussbaum, A

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7777 LING 3390   IND 609

    • TBA

    • Rooth, M

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8934 LING 3390   IND 611

    • TBA

    • Weiss, M

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7985 LING 3390   IND 612

    • TBA

    • Whitman, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

LING 4401
Phonology I

Provides an introduction to phonological theory. The empirical basis, theoretical approaches, and relevant literature are explored through extensive data analysis and critical reading. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 6401

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6176 LING 4401   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: LING 3302 or equivalent.

LING 4403
Syntax I

An advanced introduction to syntactic theory within the principles and parameters/minimalist frameworks. Topics include phrase structure, argument structure (unaccusative verbs, unergative verbs, double ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 6403

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6177 LING 4403   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: LING 3303 or permission of instructor.

LING 4421
Semantics I

Introduces methods for theorizing about meaning within generative grammar. These techniques allow the creation of grammars that pair syntactic structures with meanings. Students look at several empirical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 6421, PHIL 4730, PHIL 6730

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7774 LING 4421   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: LING 3303

LING 4474
Natural Language Processing

Computationally oriented introduction to natural language processing, the goal of which is to enable computers to use human languages as input, output, or both. Possible topics include parsing, grammar ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4740, CS 4740, CS 5740

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8938 LING 4474   LEC 001

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LING 4491
Honors Research Workshop I

This course provides structure and guidance to students doing an honors thesis in linguistics. The course consists of biweekly meeting of all honors thesis writers with the course instructor. Students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  8142 LING 4491   SEM 101

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  • Prerequisite: submission of honors thesis application and meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

LING 4493
Honors Thesis Research

Directed honors thesis research for students working on an honors thesis, taken with the student's honors thesis chair or other committee member. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6626 LING 4493   RSC 701

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    • TBA

    • Abusch, D

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7342 LING 4493   RSC 702

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    • TBA

    • Bowers, J

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17100 LING 4493   RSC 703

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    • TBA

    • Cohn, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17101 LING 4493   RSC 704

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    • TBA

    • Despic, M

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7343 LING 4493   RSC 705

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    • TBA

    • Diesing, M

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8079 LING 4493   RSC 708

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    • TBA

    • Nussbaum, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7775 LING 4493   RSC 709

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    • TBA

    • Rooth, M

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7921 LING 4493   RSC 711

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    • TBA

    • Weiss, M

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7986 LING 4493   RSC 712

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    • TBA

    • Whitman, J

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10278 LING 4493   RSC 713

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    • TBA

    • Whitman, J

LING 6261
Introduction to Indo-European Linguistics

An introduction to the phonology, morphology, and syntax of Proto-Indo-European and the chief historical developments of the daughter languages. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 2261

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16566 LING 6261   LEC 001

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LING 6401
Phonology I

Provides an introduction to phonological theory. The empirical basis, theoretical approaches, and relevant literature are explored through extensive data analysis and critical reading. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 4401

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8644 LING 6401   LEC 001

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LING 6403
Syntax I

An advanced introduction to syntactic theory within the principles and parameters/minimalist frameworks. Topics include phrase structure, argument structure (unaccusative verbs, unergative verbs, double ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 4403

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8643 LING 6403   LEC 001

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LING 6421
Semantics I

Introduces methods for theorizing about meaning within generative grammar. These techniques allow the creation of grammars that pair syntactic structures with meanings. Students look at several empirical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: LING 4421, PHIL 4730, PHIL 6730

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9163 LING 6421   LEC 001

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LING 6601
Topics in Phonetics/Phonological Theory

Examination of recent developments in the core areas of phonetics and phonology as well as its interfaces with other components of the grammar (e.g., morphosyntax, semantics or pragmatics).  Topics covered ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Timing & Weight in Phonology & Phonetics

  • 16161 LING 6601   SEM 101

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LING 6606
Historical Syntax

A course on change in language structure, beginning with an overview of widely attested types of syntactic change and proceeding to an introduction of current theoretical treatments. Topics covered include ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16564 LING 6606   SEM 101

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LING 6635
Indo-European Workshop

An assortment of subjects intended for students with previous training in Indo-European linguistics: problems in the reconstruction of Proto Indo-European, topics in the historical grammars of the various ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Topics in Sanskrit Historical Grammar

  • 18601 LING 6635   SEM 101

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LING 7701
Directed Research

An independent study for graduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6582 LING 7701   RSC 702

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    • TBA

    • Bowers, J

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6583 LING 7701   RSC 703

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    • TBA

    • Cohn, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9027 LING 7701   RSC 704

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    • TBA

    • Despic, M

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10080 LING 7701   RSC 706

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    • TBA

    • Hale, J

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8073 LING 7701   RSC 708

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    • TBA

    • Nussbaum, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7776 LING 7701   RSC 709

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    • TBA

    • Rooth, M

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9028 LING 7701   RSC 711

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    • TBA

    • Weiss, M

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7987 LING 7701   RSC 712

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    • TBA

    • Whitman, J

LING 7711
Semantics Seminar

Addresses current theoretical and empirical issues in semantics. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHIL 6740

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Information Structure

  •  8076 LING 7711   SEM 101

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LING 7712
Syntax Seminar

Addresses current theoretical and empirical issues in syntax. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8909 LING 7712   SEM 101

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