Linguistics 114 - Introduction to General Linguistics. 4 credits. Scientific description of the language: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Contributions of various schools: traditional, descriptive, and generative-transformational grammars. Survey of the subdisciplines psycho- and sociolinguistics. For those who have a general interest in language and those who need some acquaintance with linguistics for their studies in other fields. STONE

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 01:15PM - 02:05PM, Science, Room 3821 John Stone stone@grinnell.edu

Computer Science 205 - Computational Linguistics. 4 credits. An examination of computational techniques for producing and processing text in natural languages and an introduction to the theoretical basis for those techniques, both in linguistics and in computer science. Topics include generative grammars, parsing, algorithms for automatic indexing, information retrieval, and natural-language interfaces. Prerequisite: Introduction to General Linguistics 114, and Computer Science 151 or 153; or permission of instructor. STONE

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 03:15PM - 04:05PM, Science, Room 3819 John Stone stone@grinnell.edu

Anthropology 205 - Human Evolution. 4 credits. An in-depth examination of the evolution of humankind as part of an evolutionary continuum of primates stretching back approximately 65 million years with an emphasis on the hominids of the past 4 million years. There is a heavy emphasis on comparative anatomy. Topics covered include bipedalism, molecular data, the brain and language, and various interpretations of hominid origins. Prerequisites: Anthropology 104 or permission of instructor. HILTON

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00AM - 10:50AM, Goodnow Hall, Room 105 Charles Hilton hiltonch@grinnell.edu

Philosophy102 - Symbolic Logic. 4 credits. A study of the formalization of complex arguments, in particular those involving quantification and relations, using principles of deduction in sentential and predicate logic. Course may also explore the semantics of the formal system. Prerequisite: none. FENNELL

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 08:00AM - 08:50AM, Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Room 243 John Fennell fennellj@grinnell.edu

Philosophy 257 - Philosophy of Science. 4 credits. An examination of the foundations of scientific inference (induction and confirmation), the nature of scientific explanation, the structure of theories, and scientific methodology. Discussion includes the possibility of objective knowledge and the nature of scientific revolutions. Prerequisite: Philosophy 102 or 111, or background in a science, or permission of instructor. FENNELL

Tuesday, Thursday 12:45PM - 02:05PM, Steiner Hall, Room 305 John Fennell fennellj@grinnell.edu

Spanish 316 - Advanced Spanish Language. 4 credits. A Spanish communication course designed to strengthen Spanish oral proficiency and to improve listening and comprehension skills. Emphasis on natural language use of the target language in social encounters, and grammar concepts related to communicate strategies. A variety of authentic materials will be used. Prerequisite: Spanish 285 or permission of the instructor. VALENTIN.

Monday, Wednesday 08:00AM - 09:50AM, Alumni Recitation Hall, Room 315
Tuesday, Thursday 12:45PM-2:05PM, Alumni Recitation Hall, Room 324 Carmen Valentín valentin@grinnell.edu

Spanish 343 - The Art of Language. 4 credits. The study of Spanish idiomatic and literary language with a view to developing ability to express oneself with ease, orally and in writing, on a variety of subjects of current interest. Selected texts in Spanish used as a basis for student-written short essays before free range is given to choose and develop the student's own materials. Conducted in Spanish. Spanish 204 may be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Spanish 311, or 312, or 314, or 315, or 316, or permission of instructor. VALENTIN.

Tuesday, Thursday 08:00AM - 09:50AM, Alumni Recitation Hall, Room 315 Carmen Valentín valentin@grinnell.edu