LING304

Historical Linguistics

30 points

Not offered 2017, offered in 2011, 2012

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

This course is concerned with how and why languages change. This course is a hands-on introduction to and survey of historical linguistics, where the student learns how to "do" historical linguistics by working through exercises involving a wide variety of languages.

Prerequisites

LING201 or LING211 or LING206 or LING207 or LING215 or LING216 or LING217