LING 3009 A: Linguistic and Social Aspects of Inuktitut
Description: This course explores both linguistic and social aspects of Inuktitut, the language of Canadian Inuit. In the first part of the course students will be introduced to the structure of Inuktitut through readings and a guest instructor. They will then analyze the phonology, morphology and syntax of the language based on what they have learned. Topics in the second part of the course include efforts to preserve and promote the language; issues in Inuktitut language education; the standardization of the writing system; and language acquisition.
Coursework includes weekly readings, a presentation, and a final project or paper.
Prerequisite: LING 2005 or LING 2007 (can be taken concurrently)
Instructor: Kumiko Murasugi
Schedule: Thursdays, 8:35 – 11:25 a.m.
LING 4009 B: L2 Prosodic Acquisition
Description: This course will examine aspects of L2 prosodic acquisition at the word and sentential level. Main discussions will include hypotheses on prosodic acquisition, possible variables that may affect the ultimate attainment of L2 prosody such as effects of age, length of residence, or L1 transfer, and the contribution of prosody to perceptions and productions of foreign accent.
Prerequisite: 3rd year standing in Linguistics or permission of the instructor
Instructor: Soyoung Kang
Schedule: Thursdays, 2:35 – 5:25 p.m.
ALDS 4906 B / LING 4009 C: Language in the Legal Domain
Description: An exploration of language in the legal domain — as reflected in trademark cases; the interpretation of statutes, contracts, and other legal documents; and courtroom and other “legal” interactions — and the role that linguistic (including discourse) analysis can plan in the study of this language.
Prerequisite: 3rd Year Standing in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics and LING 1001
Instructor: Benjamin Shaer
Schedule: Mondays, 6:05 – 8:55 p.m.