Nelson, M., Director; Boxer, D.; Burns, A.F; Casagrande J.; Chu, C.C.; Cortes-Conde, F.; Der-Houssikian, H.; Hardman-de-Bautista, M.J.; Hatav, G.; Kidder, K.; Kotey, P.A.; Markel, N.N.; McCarthy, K.; Miller, D.G.; Mohammad, M.; Pharies, D. Scholes, R.J.; Sullivan, W.J.; Thompson, R.M.; Wehmeyer, A.; Wiltshire, C.; Wyatt-Brown, A.

Undergraduate Coordinator: R.M. Thompson

rthompso@english.ufl.edu

Graduate Coordinator: W.J. Sullivan

TESL Coordinator: R.M. Thompson

Office: Anderson 112 (392-0639)

Linguistics: web.lin.ufl.edu

TESL: web.nwe.ufl.edu/~thompson/flesl.html

A basic level introduction to word formation, sentence structure, basic sound systems, language acquisition, language varieties and the use of language in social interactions. Emphasis on individual topics will vary from instructor to instructor. (H) GR-E†

Introduction to study of roles played by language and literacy in human attempts to comprehend and describe the universe. (S)

An introduction to core areas of linguistics research: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics and language acquisition. Linguistics majors should register for especially designated LIN 3010 sections. (H)

In depth study of sounds, their patterning, and function in languages of the world.

Review and evaluation of the principles of traditional grammar as reflected in the works of the best grammarians. Illustrations in several languages. Comparison of varieties of grammatical models used to describe these languages. Evaluation of degree to which a grammar developed essentially for Latin describes other languages, particularly non-Indo-European languages. Practice and evaluation of different models of parsing. GR-E†

An introduction to the defining characteristics and varieties of human natural languages and dialects. Presentations include a model of the nature of language, a survey of language families, the unity of languages and their diversity, areal linguistics, pidgins, creoles and international languages. (I, S)

Introduction to the language of pre-tenth century texts, analysis of sentence structure, word building processes and cultural values encoded in literary texts.

Introduction to acoustic phonetics, physiological phonetics, perceptual phonetics, symbols of speech and associated analytical apparatus.

Phonemics, syllabic and prosodic phenomena, neutralization, distinctive features, morphophonemic alternation, phonological systems and processes. Terminology and notational conventions of generative phonology. Problems from a variety of languages. Undergraduates should be aware that this course may be taught in conjunction with a graduate class that bears the same name.

Theory of word structure, derivation and inflection. The position of morphology in a grammar, the relationship between morphology and the rest of grammar, typology, cultural and conceptual categories, predictions of various theories or morphology. Examples and problems from a wide variety of the world’s languages. Undergraduates should be aware that this course may be taught in conjunction with a graduate class that bears the same name.

Structures of sentences, clauses and phrases (heads, complements, specifiers and modifiers); grammatical relations; sememic roles; case, concord and government; anaphora; universals and typology. Issues include autonomy, modularity, X-bar Theory, the nature of syntactic rules, underlying and surface structures. Problem solving. Exercises from a wide variety of languages. Undergraduates should be aware that this course may be taught in conjunction with a graduate course that bears the same title.

Linguistic examination of one of the following: Aymara, Cakchiquel, Armenian, Polish, Sanskrit, Tamil. Structures of other languages may be offered as faculty competence permits.

Major approaches to language in context: ethnolinguistic, sociological, linguistic. Applications of socio-linguistics to applied linguistics, social sciences and education. Collection and analysis of data. (S, I)

Language in the construction of sex and gender roles within a culture. Grammaticalization of gender in languages of the world. Interaction of grammatical structures with gender stereotypes. Consequences of these interactions on grammatical structures. (S, I)

The neurolinguistic, psycholinguistic, and sociolinguistic bases of second language acquisition in childhood and adulthood.

Individual study for Linguistics majors.

A rotating topics course, offered by faculty members in areas of their specialties. Some offerings may involve extensive writing, while others will deal with quantitative analysis or field methodology.

A composition course designed to teach the basics of expository writing. May be taken by foreign students as the equivalent of ENC 1101. (C) GR-E†

Review and intensive practice of principles of composition for academic purposes with emphasis on the needs of each student’s own discipline.

Classwork and tutorials designed to help international students through writing practice to produce acceptable research papers, comprehensive exams and dissertations.

For international graduate students, especially those who expect to become teaching assistants. No credit toward any graduate degree. Intensive training in public speaking, pronunciation and classroom skills.

Required for international graduate students who score between 45 and 50 on the SPEAK test and are teaching. No credit toward any graduate degree. T.A.’s are videotaped biweekly. Instruction addresses language, cultural and pedagogical problems encountered in the classroom.

For international graduate students. No credit toward any graduate degree. Focus on the language and interpersonal communication skills needed for one-on-one exchanges. International students tutor undergraduates in their area of expertise. Tutoring sessions are videotaped and analyzed.

Provides historical overview of trends in language teaching technology leading to communicative

approaches to techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing. Trains students to instruct small groups and individuals in English language skills.