Ling 420 Historical and Comparative Linguistics

Study of language relationships and language change. Topics include the genetic classification of languages, language and prehistory, methods of historical reconstruction, and language contact. Expected preparation: Ling 392 and Ling 391.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as Ling 520 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

Ling 390 or Span 494