Introduction to World Language
Course Number:
LING 101
Course Credits:
5.00
Course Description:
LING 101, Introduction to World Languages, is a general survey course designed to introduce students to the historical and cultural aspects of world languages, including discussions of distributions, historicaldevelopment, typology, and writing systems. This course explores the rich diversity of human languages through specific examples of syntax, vocabulary and writing drawn from a variety of languages without teaching any language in particular. This course is advised as an introduction for students considering foreign language study. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies Humanities Area G distribution or specified elective requirement for the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGl 095 OR co-enrollment in ENGL 095 OR placement in ENGL&101.
Course Outcomes: