LING 102 — Introduction to the Study of Language
This course investigates the nature and function of human language: how it originated, how it is acquired, how it is used, how it changes over time, how it is patterned, how it is represented in the brain, and how it affects identity, culture, and history. General linguistic principles applicable to all languages will be introduced, and students will explore the major concerns, controversies, and discoveries of this exciting field.