Professional foundation courses
LIN 3041. Introduction to Linguistics I. This course examines what language is and provides an introduction to phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics.
LIN 3042. Introduction to Linguistics II. Prerequisite: LIN 3041. The course continues with language exams focusing on the differences between human language and animal communication, first and second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and computational linguistics.
LIN 4201. Voices of the world's languages. Prerequisite: LIN 3041. This course deals with sounds and voice patterns in the languages of the world, with an emphasis on sounds occurring in majority and minority languages, with special reference to sounds attested only in certain language families or used for special purposes.
LIN 4512. Introduction to Grammar. Prerequisite: LIN 3041. This course introduces syntax, the study of sentence structure. This course explores syntax from the perspective of generative grammar and focuses on key topics in syntactic theory (phrase structure, X' patterns, theta theory, case, movement and binding theory).
LIN 4600. Sociolinguistics. Prerequisite: LIN 3041. This course examines language in a social context. It focuses on the study of language as a means of communication and expression of identity, as the identity of speakers and speech communities shapes the choice of language.
LIN 4623. Bilingual psycholinguistics. This course examines the relationship between language and cognition in people who speak and understand more than one language. It examines topics such as spoken language processing, written language processing, language acquisition and the bilingual brain.
Optional subjects
See the list of optional subjects below. Additional courses can be accepted by agreement with the coordinator and language advisor. Students wishing to obtain a BA degree will take at least two electives marked with #
Allah 4XXX. Introduction to Arabic Linguistics. This course focuses on the study of Arabic as a language system, with a brief overview of its sound system (phonology), word structure (especially morphology, roots and patterns), and sentence and sentence structure (syntax). The course also discusses the history of the Arabic language and the often-discussed issue of bilingualism in Arabic-speaking countries, as well as the main linguistic features of FusHa (standard Arabic) and Ammiya (present-day modern Arabic dialect).
Police 3035#. Introduction to Python programming. This course covers the basics of Python, using Python controls and data structures, using Python functions, Python I/O, and implementing basic Python programming tasks.
EXP 4640. Psychology of language. This course focuses on the mental processes involved in language use (eg speaking, understanding, speaking and writing).
ITA 4930 Historical Romance Linguistics. This course focuses on the interconnections of the Romance languages through a detailed linguistic analysis of the phonological, morphological and syntactic changes that developed from Latin to the various Romance languages.
LIN in 2004. world language. This course provides an overview of the many different languages in the world. It will introduce you to the most important concepts and topics in linguistics, and the methods used in language analysis. The course includes short guest lectures by experts in various languages. Topics include endangered languages, language contact, language and culture, sign language and artificial languages. This course meets FSU's diversity requirement.
Linen 3xxx#. Linguistic research methods. This course introduces students to specific research methods and statistical procedures used in quantitative experimental language studies. It will provide students with the means to critically evaluate quantitative research in any area of language studies, as well as the basic tools to design and implement data-driven research projects.
Linen 3xxx#. Language programming. This course covers the fundamentals of Python programming, with a strong practical component and a focus on linguistics-related issues. Students will learn about best practices, common data types and operations, control structures, debugging, and advanced topics such as error handling and objects. No prior knowledge of programming is required.
LIN 3108. Introduction to East Asian Linguistics. This course introduces the linguistic features of Chinese and Japanese and the cognitive aspects of sentence processing in these two languages.
LIN 4030. Introduction to Historical Linguistics. This course introduces students to language families, comparative methods, internal reconstructions, and reconstructions of Proto-Indo-European languages. Several theories of sound change are also discussed.
LIN 4040. Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics. Prerequisite: LIN 3041. This course provides an understanding of linguistic organization, provides tools and techniques for describing linguistic data, and examines various models of linguistic description.
Forest 4716#. Language acquisition in children. This course provides an introduction to research into language acquisition and child development in monolingual and bilingual environments. The aim of this course is a better understanding of the linguistic, psycholinguistic, sociolinguistic and neurolinguistic dimensions of language acquisition.
Linen 4xxx#. Special areas in linguistics: Corpus linguistics. Corpus linguistics deals with language databases, which usually consist of textual data, with or without comments. Linguists use these databases to gain insight through qualitative and quantitative analysis or as a basis for training machine learning models. This course provides an overview of available synchronic and diachronic resources at a range of linguistic levels, including phonetics and phonology, morphosyntax and semantics. In addition, the course covers the topics of corpus creation, management, analysis and the basic tools needed for these steps, especially basic R and Python.
Linen 4xxx#. to acquire another language. Prerequisite: LIN 3041. In this course, students will be introduced to various theories and key constructs within the field of second language acquisition (SLA). Students will also learn about SLA research methods and data analysis procedures.
I am 4xxx. Discourse and pragmatics. This course examines how critical discourse skills emerge from a range of disciplines and explores analytical tools for addressing issues of class, gender and cultural relations in everyday discourse, including dialogic markers, coherence, transcription theory and practice, reorientation, neighbourhood, restoration, identity construction, politeness theory and conversational style.
LIN 4811. Semiotics of emoticons. This course examines emojis as a social practice and explores the different functions of language in social media to facilitate intercultural interaction. He examines visual rhetoric and semiotic theory to understand how emoji revolutionized communication.
Linen 4930r. Topics in linguistics. Topics in linguistics, including language and culture, language policy and language globalization.
Lin 4905 r. Direct individual research. In this subject, the students agree with the individual members of the faculty to specialize in areas outside or outside the regular curriculum. May be repeated for up to six credit hours.
MAC 2311#. Analytic Geometry I. This course covers polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; first and second derivations and their interpretation; definition and interpretation of integrals; rules for the distinction; implicit differentiation; uses of derivatives; inverse derivatives; basic theorem for calculation.
Crazy 2104#. Discrete Mathematics I. The course covers definitions and logical arguments, sets and functions, propositional logic, introduction to graphs and relations and applied techniques.
PHI 3220. Introduction to Philosophy of Language. This course examines major philosophical contributions to the understanding of language and its function in communication. Discuss the concepts of meaning, truth, reference, understanding and interpretation. Literature includes classics of 20th century philosophy.
RUS 4840. History of the Russian Literary Language. This course examines the development of phonetic and grammatical systems from the earliest records to the present day.
SPN 4700. Introduction to Spanish Linguistics. This course examines the origins, development and changes of the Spanish language today and provides an introduction to Spanish linguistics from a theoretical and empirical perspective.
SPN 4701. Acquisition of Spanish as a Second Language. This course explores the cognitive processes involved in adult learners' second language acquisition and provides a detailed understanding of acquisition theory and a range of instructional interventions that can be used to teach a second language.
SPN 4810 Bilingualism in the Spanish-speaking world. This course examines bilingualism with an emphasis on bilingual societies in Spain, Latin America, and the United States.
SPN 4840. Spanish History. This course examines the origin and development of Spanish in the context of the Indo-European and Romance languages, examines the linguistic changes from Latin to Spanish, and compares them with the changes undergone by related (shared) dialects and languages.
SPN 4930 r. Study of the Spanish language. Topics in Spanish language and linguistics, including Spanish in the United States and sociolinguistics of the Spanish language.
STA 2122#. Introduction to applied statistics. This course covers the normal distribution, sampling variance, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, one- and two-way ANOVA, correlation, simple and multiple regression, contingency tables and chi-square tests, and non-parametric statistics.
Please contact Dr. Angie Montendain (amuntendam@fsu.edu) or Dr. Laura Regro (lreglero@fsu.edu) for more information.
FAQs
What is Modern Languages and linguistics? ›
About the course
This course allows students to study one modern language in depth together with linguistics, the study of language itself. Part of your course will consist of developing your practical language skills to a high level, and you will also explore the literature and culture of the relevant language.
Modern Languages is the study of two or more languages and their histories, societies, politics and cultures. You'll develop your speaking, reading, listening and writing skills and may even have the chance to learn something new like Arabic or Mandarin at beginner level.
What is the description of linguistic? ›Linguistics is the scientific study of language, and its focus is the systematic investigation of the properties of particular languages as well as the characteristics of language in general.
Why do you want to study Modern Languages? ›Foreign language study enhances one's opportunities in government, business, medicine, law, technology, military, industry, marketing, etc. A second language improves your skills and grades in math and English and on the SAT and GRE. Analytical skills improve when students study a foreign language.
What is an example of modern language? ›Modern languages refers to the modern European languages, for example French, German, and Russian, which are studied at school or university.
What is the main concern of modern linguistics? ›Modern linguists primarily concern themselves with either theoretical or applied linguistics. Their research includes many facets of language and language structure, which can be studied at various levels.
What is the definition of modern language? ›Modern language refers to any dialect that still is used as a means of human communication.
Why is it called modern languages? ›The term 'Modern Languages' is used to distinguish between the languages spoken today and 'Classical languages'. Therefore, 'Modern languages' do not include languages such as Latin or Ancient Greek because they are no longer commonly practised.
What is the field of modern languages? ›- Linguistics. Linguistics is widely offered as a stand-alone degree subject, but some modern language degrees may also offer linguistics courses. ...
- Film studies. ...
- Translation. ...
- History. ...
- Media studies. ...
- Literature.
Linguistics looks at: The general phenomenon of human language. Different families of languages (example: Germanic, including English, German, Dutch and Scandinavian, among others). Specific languages (example: Arabic, Mandarin and French).
Which best describes linguistics? ›
Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It entails the comprehensive, systematic, objective, and precise analysis of all aspects of language — cognitive, social, environmental, biological as well as structural.
What do you learn in linguistics? ›Linguistics is a major that provides insight into one of the most intriguing aspects of human knowledge and behavior. Majoring in linguistics means learning about many aspects of human language, including sounds (phonetics, phonology), words (morphology), sentences (syntax), and meaning (semantics).
What are the benefits of learning languages? ›Improves memory and brain function Learning a language strengthens the area of the brain which is responsible for memory, speech and sensory perception. Bilingual people are better at retaining lists, sequences, names and directions. They are also more creative, perceptive and can concentrate for longer.
Which language is in most demand? ›Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin is one of five major Chinese dialects, the official language of China and Taiwan, and boasts the second-highest number of total speakers worldwide. Since China is the world's second largest economy, Chinese has been dubbed the single most important language for business, excluding English.
Languages give you a window into different cultures
Language study is not just about translating words. It gives you a better insight into people and their different cultures, and helps you to learn about a country's past and present, and give you insight into cultural differences and similarities.
- Mandarin. Mandarin is, to this day, the most widely spoken language in the world, with 1.120 billion native speakers. ...
- Spanish. The second most spoken language in the world is none other than Spanish, with an estimated 460 million native speakers. ...
- English. ...
- Hindi. ...
- Arabic.
English (1,132 million speakers)
With over 1,130 million native speakers, English is the most spoken language in the world.
If we were to base our answer solely on the strict number of dictionary entries, English is among the largest languages by word count. It has more than 200,000 words in the Oxford English Dictionary, including 171,476 words in use and 47,156 obsolete words.
What are the three purposes of linguistics? ›The informative, expressive, and directive purposes of language.
What is the difference between language and linguistics? ›Linguistics is the scientific study of human language while language is a body of knowledge about speaking, reading or writing, in other words language is a way of communication between group of people.
How important is linguistics nowadays? ›
Improve your communication abilities
One of the most significant advantages is that we can improve our ordinary communication skills. We may employ the fundamental principles of linguistics in every discussion, from determining why a particular syntax is used to comprehending the meaning behind how words are said.
Tamil is the oldest language of our modern time and is very much a living language and thousands of newspapers are still published in the language. This language is also recognized as the oldest language in the world. Many believe that Tamil dates back to 2500 BC.
When did modern language begin? ›Combining these genetic hints with the differences in symbolic and cultural behaviour that are evident from the fossil record suggests language arose in our lineage sometime after our split from our common ancestor with Neanderthals, and probably by no later than 150,000 to 200,000 years ago.
Is English considered a modern language? ›Modern English is widely considered to be the lingua franca of the world and is the standard language in a wide variety of fields, including computer coding, international business, and higher education.
What is the modern language in America? ›| Main languages spoken at home in the United States | |
|---|---|
| Language | percent |
| English | 78.1% |
| Spanish | 13.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 3.7% |
A modern language is a language which is spoken today. It is the opposite of an extinct language.
What does modern linguistics study? ›Linguistics or modern linguistics refers to the scientific study of language and its structure. This includes the study of features such as grammar, syntax, and phonetics.
Where did modern linguistics come from? ›Modern linguistics emerged in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries with the shift of focus from historical concerns of changes in languages over time to the idea that a language can be viewed as a self-contained and structured system situated at a particular point in time.
What is the best modern language to learn? ›- Spanish. Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language after Mandarin, and not a surprise at the top of languages to learn. ...
- German. ...
- Arabic. ...
- Mandarin. ...
- Portuguese. ...
- Russian. ...
- French.
Linguistics in Everyday Life
Whether it's telling a joke, naming a baby, using voice recognition software, or helping a relative who's had a stroke, you'll find the study of language reflected in almost everything you do.
What are the three types of linguistics? ›
Morphology - the study of the formation of words. Syntax - the study of the formation of sentences. Semantics - the study of meaning.
What are 5 linguistic languages? ›The 5 domains of language include: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
What is the purpose of linguistics? ›Linguistics is the scientific study of language. Linguists (experts in linguistics) work on specific languages, but their primary goal is to understand the nature of language in general by asking questions such as: What distinguishes human language from other animal communication systems?
Is it hard to study linguistics? ›Is linguistics tough to study? In a word, yes. It takes linguistics undergraduates 1–2 years to reframe their thinking about language to become functional descriptive linguists. The good news is that the various sub-disciplines - phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, sociolinguistics, cognitive science, etc.
What do you call a person who loves to learn new languages? ›The word linguaphile is most commonly used to refer to people who are multilingual because of their love for learning languages.
What are hard skills in linguistics? ›Hard skills are technical abilities that linguists apply directly to their work, such as foreign language fluency or interpretation. Soft skills are transferrable skills, often interpersonal skills, that linguists can apply to the job.
What is the most important in linguistics? ›Hence, we conclude that the Dictionary and grammar is the most important for linguists.
How many languages do linguists speak? ›Linguists learn the languages and they are considered better informed if they are well versed in multiple languages. But, it does not mean that they should speak so many languages. On average, the linguists speak 2? 3 languages.
What is the difference between linguistics and modern linguistics? ›The key difference between traditional grammar and modern linguistics is that the traditional grammar is prescriptive whereas the modern linguistics is descriptive. Traditional grammar and modern linguistics are two branches of language studies.
What is modern English language in linguistics? ›Modern English (ME), sometimes called New English (NE) as opposed to Middle and Old English, is the form of the English language that has been spoken since the Great Vowel Shift in England, which began in the late 14th century and was completed by the 17th century.
What do you study in a linguistics degree? ›
Majoring in linguistics means that you will learn about many aspects of human language, including sounds (phonetics, phonology), words (morphology), sentences (syntax), and meaning (semantics).
What is the difference between linguistics and language learning? ›In simple terms, linguistics is the scientific study of the form, functionality, development and evolution of language as used by humans. Studying a language on the other hand, involves the learning of grammatical constructs and vocabulary that allow you to express yourself in that language to native speakers.
What are the most important linguistic characteristics of Modern English? ›The most outstanding characteristics (which are basically masculine) of Modern English are receptive and adaptable heterogeneousness, clear and precise phonetic system, brevity and terseness, grammatical word order, logical, grave and sober, free from narrow-minded pedantry and free from any word complication.
What are the four types words in Modern English? ›English has four major word classes: nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
How many modern languages are there? ›There are currently around 6,500 languages in the world. The country with the most languages and dialects is probably Papua New Guinea, a country on the border between Asia and Australia with historically numerous trade relations in large parts of Asia, Australia and Oceania.
What kind of subject is linguistics? ›Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It involves analysing the many different aspects that make up human language by looking at its form, structure and context. Linguistics also looks at the interplay between sound and meaning, and how language varies between people and situations.
What is the benefit of studying linguistics? ›Linguistics helps us understand our world
Apart from simply understanding the intricacies of world languages, this knowledge can be applied to improving communication between people, contributing to translation activities, assisting in literacy efforts, and treating speech disorders.