The courses below were offered in summer 2024. They are listed here to indicate what is typically available during Summer Term. Please check back on December 15, when the full summer 2025 course schedule will be available.

 

Linguistics

Colleges: College of Arts & Sciences | Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

College of Arts & Sciences

  • Introduction to Linguistics

    CAS LX 250

    Properties that languages share and how languages differ with respect to structure (sound system, word formation, syntax), expression of meaning, acquisition, variation, and change; cultural and artistic uses of language; comparison of oral, written, and signed languages. Effective Summer 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Critical Thinking. 4 cr.

    Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)

    Felix Kpogo

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Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

  • Applied Linguistics: Language & Linguistics Survey

    SED LS 565

    An introduction to contemporary linguistics, including the study of language structure, language use and variation, and applied linguistics. Students will explore the systematic yet complex nature of language by taking a scientific approach to thinking about language. The technical knowledge about language gained in this course will serve as a foundation for more advanced courses in linguistics and/or for any future language-related career. 4 cr.

    Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)

    A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 4-7:30 pm
    Marnie Reed

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