Department of Linguistics & TESOL | The University of Texas at Arlington
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LING 5100 THESIS WRITING SEMINAR (1-0)
Techniques for researching and writing a thesis/dissertation in linguistics. Required of all students who have elected the Thesis or Thesis Substitute degree option in Linguistics. Prerequisite: completion of at least 9 hours of LING courses.
LING 5110 TESOL PRACTICUM (1-0)
In observing ESOL classes or in teaching learners of ESOL, the student demonstrates ability to apply the principles presented in the TESOL Certificate coursework. Prerequisite: LING 5302 and LING 5305 and permission of instructor.
LING 5190 CONFERENCE COURSE IN LINGUISTICS (1-0)
Graded P/F. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LING 5300 LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS (3-0)
An overview of the study of human language from a linguistic perspective. Topics covered may include the analysis of language structures, the study of language in social contexts, the principles governing language change, and the application of linguistic analysis to language teaching, literary studies, literacy, and translation. May not be used to fulfill M.A. or Ph.D. degree requirements in linguistics.
LING 5301 TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE (3-0)
Presentation and critique of methodologies of teaching English to speakers of other languages, with emphasis on techniques of teaching aural comprehension; speaking, reading, and writing skills; attention to testing, language laboratory, and linguistic-cultural differences.
LING 5302 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE (3-0)
Systematic study of the application of linguistic theory and findings; emphasis on pedagogical strategies, materials, and tests; attention to current and past research and practices. Prerequisite: LING 5301.
LING 5303 CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS AND ERROR ANALYSIS IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE (3-0)
A study of contrastive analysis and error analysis as means of defining student problems and progress; emphasis on current research; application to specific problems and contexts. Prerequisite: LING 5300 and LING 5301.
LING 5304 PEDAGOGICAL GRAMMAR OF ENGLISH (3-0)
Grammaticality, variation, and acceptability applied to teaching English as a second or foreign language. Problems of description; means of application; adaptation to current pedagogical methods. Prerequisite: LING 5300 and LING 5301.
LING 5305 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (3-0)
Study of the processes of first and second language acquisition, their similarities and differences, language disorders, language perception and production, and implications of language acquisition research for linguistic theory and language teaching. Prerequisite: LING 5300 or permission of instructor.
LING 5306 TESOL CURRICULUM DESIGN (3-0)
Systematic presentation of elements in development, management and evaluation of TESOL programs. Attention to needs analysis, syllabus design, materials selection and adaptation, teaching and evaluation in language curriculum design.
Prerequisite: LING 5301.
LING 5307 PEDAGOGICAL PHONOLOGY OF ENGLISH (3-0)
A study of the sound system of English. Topics include segmental phonemes, stress, length, intonation and variation at the lexical and utterance levels. Application to teaching English as a second or foreign language. Problems of description; means of application; adaptation to current pedagogical methods.
Prerequisite: LING 5300 and LING 5301.
LING 5310 SOCIOLINGUISTICS (3-0)
The study of language and social context (made up of society and individuals). Content includes language as a social phenomenon, theoretical perspectives on relationship between language, society and individuals, basic concepts in sociolinguistics; and may include topics in macro- and micro-sociolinguistics such as multilingualism, language planning and standardization, linguistic variation, code switching, conversational analysis, and language and gender.
LING 5311 SOCIOLINGUISTICS OF SOCIETY (3-0)
The study of macro-sociolinguistics, including topics such as multilingualism, language standardization and planning, literacy, language dominance, maintenance and death, language and identity, diglossia, and pidgins and creoles. Prerequisite: LING 5310.
LING 5312 LANGUAGE AND GENDER (3-0)
The role of language in the expression and creation of gender identities. Gender differences in language structure and use, men's and women's languages in other cultures, the acquisition of gendered ways of speaking, and sexism in language. Prerequisite: LING 5310.
LING 5313 TOPICS IN SOCIOLINGUISTICS (3-0)
Selected topics relating the scientific methodologies of linguistics to larger concerns of society and culture including cognition, motivation, description and analysis. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: LING 5310.
LING 5314 HISTORICAL AND COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS (3-0)
The study of language development and change; comparative method and its use in linguistic reconstruction; laws of language change. Prerequisite: LING 3330 or permission of instructor.
LING 5320 PHONOLOGICAL THEORY (3-0)
Explores the principles governing sound systems in human languages. Prerequisite: LING 3330 or permission of instructor.
LING 5321 ADVANCED PHONOLOGICAL THEORY (3-0)
A continuation of LING 5320. Topics include autosegmental analysis, lexical phonology, metrical phonology and phonological feature geometry. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: LING 5320.
LING 5322 LABORATORY PHONOLOGY (3-0)
An investigation into the physical properties of human speech. Students will gain hands-on experience with computer-assisted speech analysis. No prior computer experience is assumed.
Prerequisite: LING 5320
LING 5330 FORMAL SYNTAX (3-0)
Explores the grammatical structures characteristic of human language by analyzing data from diverse languages within the theoretical framework of formal syntax. Prerequisite: LING 3340 or permission of instructor.
LING 5331 ADVANCED FORMAL SYNTAX (3-0)
A continuation of LING 5330. Investigates theoretical controversies in formal syntax and provides extensive opportunity for application in linguistic field work.
Prerequisite: LING 5330
LING 5332 DISCOURSE GRAMMAR (3-0)
Studies grammatical structures of discourse, paragraph, sentence, and clause, using texts and other data from typologically different languages. Focuses on both morphosyntactic forms and their functions in discourse.
LING 5333 FUNCTIONAL-TYPOLOGICAL GRAMMAR (3-0)
Grammatical analysis based on the communicative functions of grammar as mediated through discourse; involves comparison across languages. Prerequisite: LING 5330.
LING 5334 MORPHOLOGY (3-0)
A theoretical and typological investigation into the nature of word-structure and word-formation processes in human languages. Prerequisite: LING 5320 or LING 5330.
LING 5335 LANGUAGE UNIVERSALS AND LINGUISTIC TYPOLOGY (3-0)
Consideration of universals in human language, their explanation and description, and language types. Prerequisite: LING 5330.
LING 5340 PRINCIPLES OF TRANSLATION (3-0)
Theory and procedures in cross-language transfer with emphasis on basic linguistic notions such as form vs. meaning, multiple senses, and types of lexical equivalences and sociolinguistic factors involved in idiomatic translation. May not apply toward degree requirements if LING 5341 and ANTH 5342 are applied.
LING 5341 PRINCIPLES OF LITERACY (3-0)
Principles involved in the introduction of literacy to preliterate societies. Includes consideration of motivational factors, stimulation of indigenous authorship, orthography design, elements of reading methodology and alternative strategies for literacy programs. May not apply toward degree requirements if LING 5340 and ANTH 5342 are applied.
LING 5342 LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND APPLIED LINGUISTICS (3-0)
A study of the linguistic, pedagogical, and sociocultural bases for training literacy teachers in languages of preliterate societies. Surveys current trends in literacy instruction, issues of language choice, and the use of linguistically appropriate material.
LING 5343 READING THEORY AND APPLIED LINGUISTICS (3-0)
Survey of reading theory with practical application to preparation of literacy materials for preliterate societies. Focuses on specific linguistic and psycholinguistic factors involved.
LING 5344 SOCIOLINGUISTIC ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE PROGRAMS (3-0)
Survey of the linguistic and social factors involved in the development of language programs for preliterate speakers of vernacular languages. Special attention given to the effect of using the mother tongue and/or a second language in such programs, and accompanying measurement and documentation.
LING 5345 SEMANTICS (3-0)
Considers meaning with respect to how humans form concepts in terms of semantic features, categorization, prototype imaging, cultural scenes, scripting and coherence within world views. Prerequisite: LING 3340 or permission of instructor.
LING 5346 TOPICS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS (3-0)
LING 5347 PRAGMATICS (3-0)
Analysis of how context and form interact with meaning. Topics may include deixis, reference, speech acts, presupposition, implicature, information structure and intonation.
LING 5350 TEXT ANALYSIS (3-0)
Methods of charting and analyzing texts to reveal the systematic contributions of pragmatic choices to their organization and meaning. Prerequisite: LING 3340.
LING 5351 SPOKEN DISCOURSE (3-0)
Techniques for collecting, transcribing, and analyzing conversation and other forms of spoken communication. Topics may include discourse prosody, turn-taking and exchange structure, interactional sociolinguistics, discourse in oral cultures, and cross-cultural communication. Prerequisite: LING 5310.
LING 5360 NON-WESTERN LINGUISTIC STRUCTURES (3-0)
Study of a selected non-Western language, language family or language area based on descriptive linguistic analysis. May be repeated once for credit as the topic varies. Prerequisite: LING 3330 and LING 3340.
LING 5361 READINGS IN NON-WESTERN LINGUISTIC STRUCTURES (3-0)
May not be used to fulfill the non-Western language requirement.
LING 5370 SURVEY OF LINGUISTIC THEORIES (3-0)
A comparison and contrast of various linguistic theories, with consideration of their assumptions and problem-solving capacities. Prerequisite: LING 5330.
LING 5371 SURVEY OF THEORIES IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS (3-0)
A comparison and contrast of various linguistic theories, with consideration of their implications for application to real-world problems involving language. Prerequisite: LING 5305.
LING 5372 READINGS IN LINGUISTICS (3-0)
May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: LING 5330.
LING 5380 FIELD METHODS (3-0)
The principles, techniques and practical aspects of linguistic field research. The course includes extensive practice in eliciting data (phonological, morpho-syntactic, textual and lexical) directly from a native speaker, as well as in managing, analyzing and describing the data obtained. Prerequisite: LING 5300.
LING 5381 THE COMPUTER AND NATURAL LANGUAGE (3-0)
Applications of computers to linguistic analysis, and applications of linguistic analysis to computing. Topics may include natural language processing, speech recognition and synthesis, language prostheses, statistical analysis, text processing, and corpus analysis.
LING 5391 CONFERENCE COURSE IN LINGUISTICS (3-0)
LING 5392 THESIS SUBSTITUTE (3-0)
LING 5393 TESOL TEACHING AND OBSERVATION (3-0)
In teaching learners of ESOL and observing ESOL classes, the student demonstrates ability to apply the principles presented in the M.A. TESOL coursework. Prerequisite: LING 5302 and LING 5305 and permission of instructor.
LING 5395 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP (3-0)
Employment (paid or unpaid) supervised by a faculty internship coordinator, with the student performing duties related to the academic curriculum of linguistics and/or TESOL. Students are required to submit an approved academic project related to the work performed. May be repeated with approval of Graduate Advisor.
LING 5398 THESIS (3-0)
LING 5698 THESIS (6-0)
LING 5998 THESIS (9-0)
LING 6191 RESEARCH IN LINGUISTICS (1-0)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
LING 6199 DISSERTATION (1-0)
LING 6291 RESEARCH IN LINGUISTICS (2-0)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
LING 6300 PROFESSIONAL WRITING SEMINAR (3-0)
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 hours of LING courses.
LING 6360 DISCOURSE THEORY SEMINAR (3-0)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
LING 6380 FIELD METHODS SEMINAR (3-0)
Prerequisite: LING 5380.
LING 6381 RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICS (3-0)
Practical training in methodologies and analytical techniques common in linguistic research. Topics include qualitative vs. quantitative data analysis, questionnaire design and administration, laboratory protocol, field protocol, population sampling, statistical analysis, and research ethics.
LING 6390 LINGUISTICS SEMINAR (3-0)
Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
LING 6391 RESEARCH IN LINGUISTICS (3-0)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
LING 6392 SEMINAR IN PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY (3-0)
In-depth investigation of research into a specialized area of phonetics and/or phonology. Course registrants will develop original research focusing on topic at-hand, with results exchanged through discussion, presentations/reports, and/or papers. Prerequisites: LING 5321 or permission of the instructor.
LING 6393 SEMINAR IN SYNTAX (3-0)
In-depth investigation of research into a specialized area of syntax. Course registrants will develop original research focusing on topic at-hand, with results exchanged through discussion, presentations/reports, and/or papers. Prerequisites: LING 5331 or permission of instructor.
LING 6394 SEMINAR IN SEMANTICS AND PRAGMATICS (3-0)
In-depth investigation of research into a specialized area of meaning: semantics and/or pragmatics. Course registrants will develop original research focusing on topic at-hand, with results exchanged through discussion, presentations/reports, and/or papers. Prerequisites: LING 5345 or 5347 or permission of instructor.
LING 6395 SEMINAR IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (3-0)
In-depth investigation of research into a specialized area of second language acquisition. Course registrants will develop original research focusing on topic at-hand, with results exchanged through discussion, presentations/reports, and/or papers. Prerequisites: LING 5305 or permission of the instructor.
LING 6399 DISSERTATION (3-0)
LING 6491 RESEARCH IN LINGUISTICS (4-0)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
LING 6591 RESEARCH IN LINGUISTICS (5-0)
LING 6691 RESEARCH IN LINGUISTICS (6-0)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
LING 6699 DISSERTATION (6-0)
LING 6999 DISSERTATION (9-0)