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6 courses
Ranked courses have at least 100 recorded letter grades.
An introduction to syntactic description covering grammatical theory, element types, and processes for analyzing human language structures.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to theoretical approaches to morphology, covering morphological characteristics of world languages and interactions with syntax and phonology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Ryan Henke
The course included plenty of practice material, and Ryan Henke provided incredibly clear grading and testing criteria to help students succeed.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Human Language covers elementary theory and practical work in phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax, with attention to formal grammar.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Ryan Henke
Exams were straightforward with no trick questions. Students were advised to attend lectures because readings did not cover lecture material, and to complete practice problems for tests.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026American Sign Language 2 develops ASL comprehension and production, focuses on sophisticated grammar for fluency and accuracy, and builds cultural awareness of global Deaf communities.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Taylor Koss
The class featured a bunch of fun activities and was characterized as laid back.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026Capstone in Linguistics: in-depth exploration of a topic with training in data collection and supervised research experience.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to sociolinguistics focusing on how language is shaped by social factors like gender, ethnicity, education, social status, and geographic location.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Kelly Wright
Dr. Wright assigned long, repetitive work due on Sundays, and the final exam required finding specific quotes from presentations or the book.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026