ATH 180 - Nature of Language

Lecture Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Introduces anthropological linguistics. Includes the history of linguistics and written language, descriptive linguistics, sociolinguistics, language and thought, language acquisition and the biology and physiology of language development. Also includes bilingualism and multiculturalism and written language development in both the old and new world.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.