FIELD METHODS IN LINGUISTICS   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog
   

ANTH 1441 - FIELD METHODS IN LINGUISTICS


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 4
This course is meant to simulate the experience of linguistic field work, and raise awareness about the effectiveness of specific interview techniques for acquiring linguistic data. The course will give instruction and experience in eliciting data from a speaker of non (indo) European language. Students will undertake the investigation of the phonology, some aspect of grammar, and the ethnosemantic study of a taxonomically structured semantic field such as plants or animals. Students will make detailed elicitation plans in advance of their administration.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: LING 1578 and 1773 and 1777; LVL: Sr


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