Spring 2009
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. LEVELLE, HEROLD
Tuesday, Thursday 12:45PM - 02:05PM, Alumni Recitation Hall, Room 131 Kimberly LeVellelevellk@grinnell.edu
Tuesday, Thursday 12:45PM - 02:05PM, Alumni Recitation Hall, Room 315Kelly Heroldheroldk@grinnell.edu
Philosophy 256 - Philosophy of Language & Cognition. 4 credits. A survey of the major issues in contemporary philosophy of language as well as an examination of the major assumptions of empirical theories of language and cognition. Readings include works by Frege, Russell, Carnap, Ayer, Wittgenstein, Kripke, Putnam, Quine, Davidson, and Chomsky. Topics include theories of meaning, the nature of reference, and the cognitivist approach to mind and language. Prerequisite: Philosophy 102 or 111, or Linguistics 114, or permission of instructor. FENNELL
Tuesday, Thursday 08:30AM - 09:50AM, Steiner Hall, Room 306 John Fennellfennellj@grinnell.edu
Sociology 248 - Self and Society. 4 credits. The study of human social interaction. Focuses on how people interact in small groups, change their beliefs, interpret behavior, develop a sense of identity, and construct their social worlds. Attention to the social psychology of collective behavior and of everyday life. Prerequisite: Sociology 111, or Psychology 113, or permission of instructor. HUNTER
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 09:00AM - 09:50AM, Alumni Recitation Hall, Room 305Chris Hunterhunter@grinnell.edu
Linguistics 495 - Senior Research Project. 4 credits. An interdisciplinary senior research project for students completing the concentration in linguistics. Besides the principal mentor, there will be one or, upon recommendation of the concentration committee, two additional readers. Prerequisites: Introduction to General Linguistics and at least two core courses.
