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English
370-3 An Introduction to Linguistics. (3-0)
A study of descriptive linguistics revealing the nature and scope of the characteristics and complexities of human language. Much of the course consists of learning the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of modern English. Attention will also be focused on the nature and diversity of the rule-bound creativity underlying the tacit systematic use of human language.
Prerequisite Course(s):
ENGL 111: Introduction to College Composition
ENGL 112: College Composition and Research
and 6 hours sophomore ENGL.
In course descriptions, the digit following the course number is the number of semester credit hours. For example, ENGL 111-3 is a freshman level course worth 3 semester hours of credit. The numbers in parentheses following the course number (for example, 3-2) indicate the number of clock hours per week devoted to theory and practice, respectively. (WI) indicates that sections of this course will be offered as writing intensive.