CLS 270 - Indo-European Language and Culture

4 credits (Fall or Spring)

Cross-listed as: LIN 270. Many ancient and modern languages, including Greek, English, German, Latin, French, Spanish, and Russian, are “sisters” in a language “family” called Indo-European. Although no documents written in their “mother” tongue survive, linguists can reconstruct many aspects of Proto-Indo-European by working backwards from the “daughter” languages. This course explores the development of systems of sound and word/phrase structure that allow us to reconstruct a completely extinct language, as well as aspects of its speakers’ culture.

Prerequisite: Second year standing. Recommended: at least one from GRE 101, LAT 103, ENG 230, FRN 221, GRM 221, RUS 221, SPN 217, ANT 260, LIN 114, with grade S, C, or better.
Note: Not offered every year.
Instructor: Mercado