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LINGUIST 47N: Languages, Dialects, Speakers

Preference to freshmen. Variation and change in languages from around the world; language and thought; variation in sound patterns and grammatical structures; linguistic and social structures of variation; how languages differ from one another and how issues in linguistics connect to other social and cultural issues; the systematic study of language.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors: ; Anttila, A. (PI)

LINGUIST 130B: Introduction to Lexical Semantics

Introduction to basic concepts and issues in the linguistic study of word meaning. We explore grammatical regularities in word meaning and the relation between word meaning and the conceptual realm. The questions we address include the following. How is the meaning of a word determined from its internal structure? How can simple words have complex meanings? What is a possible word? How does a word's meaning determine the word's syntactic distribution and what kind of reasoning does it support? What kind of information belongs to the lexical entry of a word? The course will show that the investigation¿of the linguistic and semantic structure of words draws on the full resources of linguistic theory and methodology. Prerequisites: SYMSYS1, LINGUIST1, LINGUIST35, or equivalent or permission of the instructor. LINGUIST 130A is not a prerequisite for this course.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-FR

LINGUIST 134A: The Structure of Discourse: Theory and Applications (LINGUIST 234)

This course examines the linguistic structure of discourse, with a particular emphasis on learning to identify the emergent structures of spontaneous conversations. Specific topics include inference and implicature, discourse cohesion, turn-taking, discourse markers, narrative, and reference. Through class discussions and hands-on data analysis, students will explore how the structure of discourse is shaped by cognition, grammar, and social relationships. Prerequisite: Linguist 1, 121A, 121B, 130A, 130B, 145, 150, or 155F
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4

LINGUIST 156: Language, Gender, & Sexuality (FEMGEN 156X)

The role of language in the construction of gender, the maintenance of the gender order, and social change. Field projects explore hypotheses about the interaction of language and gender. No knowledge of linguistics required.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-Gender, WAY-EDP, WAY-SI

LINGUIST 173: Invented Languages

This course examines constructed languages, which are languages that were invented rather than arising naturally. We will cover the components that characterize a language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and writing systems. These characteristics vary among languages of the world, so constructing a language involves many decisions about each of these characteristics. Using the tools of linguistic theory, we will analyze examples of constructed languages, both those from fiction (e.g. Klingon, High Valyrian, Sindarin) and those intended for real-world usage (e.g. Esperanto). Students will each construct their own language based on the concepts we discuss.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4
Instructors: ; Sanker, C. (PI)

LINGUIST 195A: Undergraduate Research Workshop

Designed for undergraduates beginning or working on research projects in linguistics. Participants present and receive feedback on their projects and receive tips on the research and writing process.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)
Instructors: ; Lu, J. (PI)

LINGUIST 210A: Phonology

Introduction to phonological theory and analysis based on cross-linguistic evidence. Topics: phonological representations including features, syllables, metrical structure; phonological processes; phonological rules and constraints; phonological typology and universals; the phonology/morphology interface; Optimality Theory and Harmonic Grammar. Prerequisites: Linguist 110 or consent of instructor
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: ; Anttila, A. (PI)

LINGUIST 225: Seminar in Syntax

Seminar on advanced topics in syntax. Topics may vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4 | Repeatable for credit

LINGUIST 225S: Syntax and Morphology Research Seminar

Presentation of ongoing research in syntax and morphology. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit (up to 99 units total)
Instructors: ; Harizanov, B. (PI)

LINGUIST 230B: Advanced Semantics

The primary goal of this course is to cover advanced topics in semantics and pragmatics that are central to research in those fields. The course is aimed at advanced students who plan to do research in semantics, pragmatics, or philosophy of language. Prerequisites:¿LINGUIST 130A/230A or permission from instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4
Instructors: ; Phillips, J. (PI)

LINGUIST 234: The Structure of Discourse: Theory and Applications (LINGUIST 134A)

This course examines the linguistic structure of discourse, with a particular emphasis on learning to identify the emergent structures of spontaneous conversations. Specific topics include inference and implicature, discourse cohesion, turn-taking, discourse markers, narrative, and reference. Through class discussions and hands-on data analysis, students will explore how the structure of discourse is shaped by cognition, grammar, and social relationships. Prerequisite: Linguist 1, 121A, 121B, 130A, 130B, 145, 150, or 155F
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4

LINGUIST 236S: Construction of Meaning Research Seminar

Presentation of ongoing research in semantics and pragmatics. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 10 times (up to 10 units total)

LINGUIST 247L: Alps Research Lab

Regular meetings of members of the Alps Lab.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 20 times (up to 20 units total)
Instructors: ; Degen, J. (PI)

LINGUIST 255C: Seminar in Sociolinguistics: Sociolinguistics in the Chinese Diaspora

"Sociolinguistics in the Chinese Diaspora" is a graduate seminar that explores the intersection of language, culture, and identity among Chinese communities spread across different parts of the world, with a specific emphasis on the North American Diaspora. The course covers a range of topics, including bilingualism, code-switching, language variation, and language ideologies within the Chinese diaspora. Prerequisites: LINGUIST 1, LINGUIST 150, LINGUIST 105/205A, or permission of instructor
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4
Instructors: ; Chan, A. (PI)

LINGUIST 257L: Interactional Phonetics Research Lab

Sociophonetic, discourse-analytic, and computational approaches to social interaction. Meetings consist of presentations of research, discussions of readings, and collaborative research project work. Prerequisites: Linguist 250, Linguist 258, or Linguist 258A
Terms: Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 20 times (up to 20 units total)
Instructors: ; Podesva, R. (PI)

LINGUIST 258: Analysis of Variation

The quantitative study of linguistic variability in time, space, and society emphasizing social constraints in variation. Hands-on work with variable data. Prerequisites: 105/205 and 250, or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1-4
Instructors: ; Sims, N. (PI)

LINGUIST 259L: CVC Research Lab

Regular meetings of the Contact, Variation, and Change Research Lab. Meetings consist of presentations of research, discussions of readings, and collaborative research project work.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 20 times (up to 20 units total)
Instructors: ; Sims, N. (PI)

LINGUIST 284: Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning (CS 224N, SYMSYS 195N)

Methods for processing human language information and the underlying computational properties of natural languages. Focus on deep learning approaches: understanding, implementing, training, debugging, visualizing, and extending neural network models for a variety of language understanding tasks. Exploration of natural language tasks ranging from simple word level and syntactic processing to coreference, question answering, and machine translation. Examination of representative papers and systems and completion of a final project applying a complex neural network model to a large-scale NLP problem. Prerequisites: calculus and linear algebra; CS124, CS221, or CS229.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 3-4

LINGUIST 285: Spoken Language Processing (CS 224S)

Introduction to spoken language technology with an emphasis on dialogue and conversational systems. Deep learning and other methods for automatic speech recognition, speech synthesis, affect detection, dialogue management, and applications to digital assistants and spoken language understanding systems. Prerequisites: CS124, CS221, CS224N, or CS229.
Terms: Spr | Units: 2-4
Instructors: ; Maas, A. (PI)

LINGUIST 289L: Computational Linguistics Research Lab

Regular meetings of the members of the Jurafsky Lab.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable 20 times (up to 20 units total)
Instructors: ; Jurafsky, D. (PI)

LINGUIST 395: Research Workshop

Restricted to Linguistics Ph.D. students. Student presentations of research toward qualifying papers. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1-2 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Potts, C. (PI)
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