Course | Term Offered | Topic/Title |
ALDS 3903 A | Fall 2018 |
Indigenous Languages in CanadaAn overview of the Indigenous languages spoken in Canada, providing an introduction to Indigenous language families in Canada and their linguistic features, Indigenous language education and revitalization, and Indigenous language rights, among other topics. Instructor: Christopher Cox |
ALDS 3903 C | Winter 2019 |
Beyond the B.A.Students explore personal and professional transitions from undergraduate to entering the workforce or graduate school. Topics may include career theories, self-assessments, career management and workplace skills, and networking. Both academic and practical work, featuring guests from career specialists, graduate schools, professionals, and employed ALDS graduates. Instructor: Beth MacLeod |
LING 3009 A | Fall 2018 |
Third-Year Korean IDevelopment of advanced fluency in Korean language, and expansion of knowledge of Korean culture. Stress is on reading, composition, grammatical complexities, and intense oral practice. Compulsory attendance. NOTE: This course does not count toward the Linguistics Major or Minor. Instructor: Hyounjeong Yoo |
LING 3009 B | Winter 2019 |
Third-Year Korean IIFurther development of advanced communicative skills, through study of contemporary Korea and popular culture. Participation in situational conversations related to social and cultural issues. Compulsory attendance. NOTE: This course does not count toward the Linguistics Major or Minor. Instructor: Hyounjeong Yoo |
ALDS 4906 A / LING 4009 B | Winter 2019 |
Language in the Legal DomainAn 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. Instructor: TBA |
LING 4009 A | Winter 2019 |
Semantic Variation and Social MeaningThis course will cover topics in: (i) semantic variation and change, (ii) social meaning, and (iii) other forms of non-at-issue meaning in language. The emphasis of this course will be on these three aspects of linguistic meaning and their interface with formal semantics. Instructor: Ai Taniguchi |