Fall 2023 Linguistics

Last generated: Tuesday, January 09 2024 07:49 PM UTC

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

LING 150

Introduction to the Study of Language

3 hours. May be offered in a traditional, blended, or online remote format. Check the class schedule for specifics. For both the online and hybrid ("blended-online") formats, computer and internet access are required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42110LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR3062AHPichan, CMeet on campus
Intro Study of Lang Gen Ed Class and waitlist full? Request a waitlist spot: https://go.uic.edu/ling150-waitlist
21176LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR3052LHShin, GMeet on campus
Intro Study of Lang:PreCS&LING RESTRICTED TO PRE-CS&LINGUISTICS STUDENTS ** Class and waitlist full? Request a waitlist spot: https://go.uic.edu/ling150-waitlist
19911LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRA0032LCAPichan, CMeet on campus
Intro Study of Lang Gen Ed Class and waitlist full? Request a waitlist spot: https://go.uic.edu/ling150-waitlist
46956LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTRA0032LCAMeet on campus
Intro Study of Lang:PreCS&LING Departmental Approval Required

LING 160

Language and Society

3 hours. May be offered in a traditional, blended, or online remote format. Check the class schedule for specifics. For both the online and hybrid ("blended-online") formats, computer and internet access are required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Recommended background: LING 150.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35481LCD08:00 AM - 09:15 AMTR2152THMeet on campus
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
48344LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR2152THHallett, JMeet on campus
US Society, and Individual and Society course.
48345LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR1872BSBPotowski, KMeet on campus
Individual and Society, and US Society course.

LING 170

Languages of the World

3 hours. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34320LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHallett, JOnline with deadlines
There are dozens of whistled languages that are endangered because of cell phones. The most common sentence structure places verbs at the ends of sentences. Almost half of the world's languages have no written form. You might have to switch reading direction multiple times if you are given an Arabic text that includes numbers. West Africa is currently a creative incubator of writing systems. The world's over 7,000 languages all serve their speakers' needs and yet function in a variety of different and interesting ways. In this course, students will be introduced to various ways in which languages behave and what we can learn from these patterns, like why translation apps sometimes fail so hard.
48955LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHallett, JOnline with deadlines

LING 201

Medical Terminologies: Ancient Roots in Modern Medicine

3 hours. Same as CL 201.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32298LCD08:00 AM - 09:15 AMTR
32297LCD08:00 AM - 09:15 AMTA0022LCABurns, KOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDBurns, KOn campus and online

LING 210

Introduction to Natural Language Syntax

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): LING 150; or consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: ENGL 200.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48349LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR3072LHEbert, SMeet on campus

LING 220

Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): LING 150; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48350LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR3062AHPichan, CMeet on campus

LING 230

Semantics, Pragmatics, and Discourse

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): LING 150; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45950LCD08:00 AM - 09:15 AMMW2392ARCXiang, XMeet on campus

LING 260

Language Acquisition, Language Contact and Bilingualism

3 hours. May be offered in a traditional, blended, or online remote format. Check the class schedule for specifics. For both the online and hybrid ("blended-online") formats, computer and internet access are required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160. Recommended background: LING 150 or LING 160 or a similar course. Individual and Society, and US Society course. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42481LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR

LING 270

Language in Healthcare

3 hours. Field work required. Fieldwork will take place during regularly scheduled class time (approximately 6 of 45 contact hours) and outside of class as homework assignments. Recommended background: LING 150 or LING 160.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42111LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW3372BSBRott, SMeet on campus

LING 300

Seminar in Linguistic Analysis

3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): LING 150; or consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: At least one of LING 210, LING 220, or LING 230.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48347LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR3012LHLopez-Carretero, LMeet on campus
The Structure of Words Maybe because of our writing system, we tend to think of words as atomic and indivisible units. The fact is that many words are complex, built out of smaller meaningful units that combine in systematic ways. Even more interesting, how complex words are put together varies considerably from language to language. In this class we will study the familiar processes of word-formation such as inflection, derivation, and compounding, as well as the interfaces of morphology with phonology and syntax. We will spend some time with English and other Indo-European languages, but we will also learn about phenomena beyond, such as incorporation in Native-American languages, templates in semitic languages, noun classes in Bantu, etc. At the end of the semester we will look at theories of morphology that adopt the hypothesis that words do not actually exist as linguistic units at all.
45951LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW3002LHMiller, DMeet on campus
Word & Games We Play With Them "Word and The Games We Play With Them" ** Understanding language is much more than knowing the meaning of the words that come out of our mouth, or the gestures signed with our hands. Our words are as much a part of our social lives as the clothes we wear or the attitude(s) we have, and yet our linguistic intentionsas opposed to our appearance or moodcan be much less transparent and readily visible to the world. When we speak with others, we tell tall tales, lie and role-play, beat around the bush, and otherwise hide our true thoughts behind a veil of politeness, formality, and even euphemism (shoot instead of sh*t). Whether its asking a passerby how theyre doing if you have no intention of stopping to hear their answer, or embroidering requests with oodles of politeness as in, It would be so great if you could please do this for me when you have a chance, we often make people read between the lines when it might be more efficient to be direct. In this class, well examine the contexts that govern our choice of words and sometimes keep us from saying what we really mean, such as political rhetoric, persuasion and debate, fostering and maintaining relationships, and even romance. Well attempt to uncover our true linguistic intentions by examining language through a multi-faceted lens, including efficient communication and cooperation, social psychology, game theory, and other important aspects of social life. This is a class about pragmatics.

LING 402

Trial Interaction

3 OR 4 hours. Same as CLJ 402. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): CLJ 261 and CLJ 350; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34846LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF3852BSBMatoesian, G
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
34847LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF3852BSBMatoesian, GMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

LING 405

Introduction to General Linguistics

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
27715LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
27732LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

LING 480

Sociolinguistics

3 OR 4 hours. Same as ANTH 480. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): LING 405; and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34282LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
34284LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

LING 483

Methodology of Second Language Teaching

3 OR 4 hours. Same as LCSL 483. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
12262LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
20528LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

LING 487

Computer Assisted Language Learning

3 OR 4 hours. Same as GER 487 and SPAN 487. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): LING 483 or CIE 483 or GER 448 or FR 448 or SPAN 448 or GER 449 or FR 449 or SPAN 449; or SPAN 502 or FR 502 or the equivalent; and senior standing or above.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48631LEC09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW1012SHRott, SMeet on campus
3 hours This course examines how multimedia technologies and social networking tools can be used to enhance the learning of another language. Surveying current cognitive and social (language) learning theories, the class will explore how technological capabilities lead not only to fluent and accurate language use but also to multi-literate and interculturally competent language users. The class will analyze the advantages and limitations of a variety of freeware and open educational resource (OER) materials that are currently available. It will also develop criteria to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of learning applications. The hands-on component of the course will include mini research projects on machine translation (e.g., Google Translate and ChatGPT), data-driven (e.g., Lextutor), and corrective feedback (e.g., ProWrite). All students will be required to learn an unfamiliar language using Duolingo. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
48633LEC09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW1012SHRott, SMeet on campus
4 hours This course examines how multimedia technologies and social networking tools can be used to enhance the learning of another language. Surveying current cognitive and social (language) learning theories, the class will explore how technological capabilities lead not only to fluent and accurate language use but also to multi-literate and interculturally competent language users. The class will analyze the advantages and limitations of a variety of freeware and open educational resource (OER) materials that are currently available. It will also develop criteria to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of learning applications. The hands-on component of the course will include mini research projects on machine translation (e.g., Google Translate and ChatGPT), data-driven (e.g., Lextutor), and corrective feedback (e.g., ProWrite). All students will be required to learn an unfamiliar language using Duolingo. Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

LING 496

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. A maximum of 6 hours is allowed for undergraduate students, and 8 hours of credit for graduate students. Prerequisite(s): 9 hours of linguistics and approval of the head of the department. This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the undergraduate degree and the major.

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17282CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
17283CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
17284CNFARRANGED
21494CNFARRANGED

LING 506

Cross-Cultural Communication

4 hours. Same as COMM 506. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
26690LCD05:00 PM - 07:30 PMR

LING 531

Grammar for TESOL

4 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
12233LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF

LING 551

Research Practicum in Sociolinguistics

4 hours. Same as SPAN 551. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): LING 480; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36149LCD05:00 PM - 07:45 PMMCameron, R
38481LCD06:00 PM - 08:30 PMWPotowski, K

LING 554

Language

3 hours. Same as COMM 554 and PSCH 554. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43212LCD02:00 PM - 04:50 PMM

LING 556

Second Language Learning

4 hours. Same as SPAN 556. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37371LCD05:30 PM - 08:00 PMM1612BSBShort, KMeet on campus

LING 558

Seminar in Applied Linguistics

4 hours. Same as LCSL 558. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours of credit, if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): LING 483 or CI 483 or FR 448 or GER 448 or SPAN 448; or FR 449 or GER 449 or SPAN 449; or consent of the instructor or LCSL 502 (or the equivalent). Restricted to Graduate College.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39297LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMW

LING 559

Seminar in Linguistics

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): LING 405; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34287LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR

LING 594

Practicum in TESOL

9 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): LING 593 and consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
12242PRARRANGED

LING 596

Independent Study in Linguistics

1 TO 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and approval of the head of the department.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
17287CNFARRANGED
17288CNFARRANGED
17289CNFARRANGED
21495CNFARRANGED
37613CNFARRANGED
37614CNFARRANGED

LING 598

Master's Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the thesis supervisor and approval of the head of the department. Open only to degree candidates.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
17292CNFARRANGED
17293CNFARRANGED
17294CNFARRANGED
21496CNFARRANGED
37615CNFARRANGED
37616CNFARRANGED