LIN2190

Historical and comparative linguistics

(ART)

Proposed to be offered next in 2001

8 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Language change and language typology. Examples will be drawn from phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicology. Attempts at explaining language change.

Assessment: Test (1 hour): 40% + Written practical assignments (4000 words): 50% + Class participation: 10%