LIN 395-01 - Advanced Special Topic: Field Methods

4 credits (Fall Term 1)

In this course, we will work collaboratively to gather data and uncover the grammatical structures of an unfamiliar language through direct interaction with a native speaker. Students will learn elicitation techniques through group and individual sessions, develop data presentation skills by sharing their findings with their peers, and ultimately produce a grammatical sketch of the language. Additionally, we will discuss the practical considerations and ethics of conducting linguistic fieldwork in speech communities.

Prerequisite: LIN 114 and one of the following: CLS 270, LIN 216, LIN 228, LIN 270, LIN 295-Phonetics & Phonology, LIN 317, or LIN 375.
Instructor: Glewwe