printer friendly pageLINGUIST 83Q: Translation
Preference to sophomores. What is a translation? The increased need for translations in the modern world due to factors such as tourism and terrorism, localization and globalization, diplomacy and treaties, law and religion, and literature and science. How to meet this need; different kinds of translation for different purposes; what makes one translation better than another; why some texts are more difficult to translate than others. Can some of this work be done by machines? Are there things that cannot be said in some languages?
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, Writing 2
Instructors:
Kay, M. (PI)
LINGUIST 105: Phonetics (LINGUIST 205A)
The study of speech sounds: how to produce them, how to perceive them, and their acoustic properties. The influence of production and perception systems on sound change and phonological patterns. Acoustic analysis and experimental techniques. Lab exercises. Prerequisite: 110 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors:
Sumner, M. (PI)
LINGUIST 110: Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
Differences in the sounds of the world's languages and how these sounds are made by the human vocal tract. Theories that account for cross-linguistic similarities in the face of differences.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-FR
Instructors:
Sumner, M. (PI)
;
D'Onofrio, A. (TA)
LINGUIST 120: Introduction to Syntax
Grammatical constructions, primarily English, and their consequences for a general theory of language. Practical experience in forming and testing linguistic hypotheses, reading, and constructing rules.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-FR
LINGUIST 130A: Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics (LINGUIST 230A)
Linguistic meaning and its role in communication. Topics include ambiguity, vagueness, presupposition, intonational meaning, and Grice's theory of conversational implicature. Applications to issues in politics, the law, philosophy, advertising, and natural language processing. Those who have not taken logic, such as
PHIL 150
or 151, should also enroll in 130C. Pre- or corequisite: 120, 121, consent of instructor, or graduate standing in Linguistics.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-FR
LINGUIST 130B: Introduction to Lexical Semantics
Introduction to basic concepts and issues in the linguistic study of word meaning. The course focuses on the core semantic properties and internal organization of the four major word classes in natural languages: nouns, adjectives, prepositions, verbs. This course draws on material from English and other languages to illustrate the range of word meanings found across languages and to investigate possible word meanings. Prerequisites:
Linguist 1 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Linguist 130A is not a prerequisite for this course.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors:
Condoravdi, C. (PI)
LINGUIST 140: Language Acquisition I (LINGUIST 240)
Processes of language acquisition in early childhood; stages in development; theoretical issues and research questions. Practical experience in data collection.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors:
Clark, E. (PI)
;
Van Hofwegen, J. (TA)
LINGUIST 144: Introduction to Cognitive and Information Sciences (PHIL 190, PSYCH 35, SYMSYS 100)
The history, foundations, and accomplishments of the cognitive sciences, including presentations by leading Stanford researchers in artificial intelligence, linguistics, philosophy, and psychology. Overview of the issues addressed in the Symbolic Systems major.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-FR
Instructors:
Goodman, N. (PI)
;
King, E. (TA)
LINGUIST 150: Language in Society
How language and society affect each other. Class, age, ethnic, and gender differences in speech. Prestige and stigma associated with different ways of speaking and the politics of language. The strategic use of language. Stylistic practice; how speakers use language to construct styles and adapt their language to different audiences and social contexts.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-EDP, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Eckert, P. (PI)
;
Hilton, K. (TA)
LINGUIST 156: Language and Gender (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:EC-Gender, GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Eckert, P. (PI)
;
Calder, J. (TA)
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