LING 219: Introduction to Linguistics
(Cross-listed with ENGL). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Introduction to linguistic concepts and principles of linguistic analysis with English as the primary source of data. Sound and writing systems, sentence structure, vocabulary, and meaning. Issues in the study of usage, regional and social dialects, language acquisition, and language change.
Linguistics
http://catalog.iastate.edu/collegeofliberalartsandsciences/linguistics/
Linguistics is a cross-disciplinary program designed to meet the needs of students interested in various aspects of language—its structure, history, varieties, meanings, and uses. The program includes courses in anthropology, computer science, English, psychology, and world languages and cultures, thus providing a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of human language.
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Minor
http://catalog.iastate.edu/collegeofliberalartsandsciences/teachingenglishsecondlanguage/
...understanding of how languages work ( ENGL 219 / LING 219 ) and practical and theoretical applications in...