LING 480 - Field Methods for Linguistics

Units: 3

Introduces the process of discovering structures of a language from data obtained directly from its speakers. Emphasizes effectiveness in the field context, the ethics of linguistic field work, rapid recognition of structural features, and preliminary formulation of a descriptive grammar using computational tools. Recommended Preparation: LING 321 and LING 361 . Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.

Prerequisite(s): LING 101 or LING 300 .

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