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 175-418 Linguistic Field Methods

Note

Available as 175-318 at 3rd-year level.

Availability

Not offered in 1998.

Credit Points

16.7 3rd and 4th year

Prerequisites

175-210/310 Phonetics and Phonology, 211/311 Syntax.

Contact

Four hours a week of lectures and practical sessions with a consultant

Subject Description

An analysis of an unknown language, working from scratch with a native speaker. In particular, students learn the main techniques for conducting such an analysis and apply these techniques in consultation sessions with an actual speaker. They develop their skills in identifying and describing the linguistic characteristics of different languages, through detailed work on one language.

Assessment

Practical assignment problems and an analytical paper, totalling 5000 words.



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