ENGL 126 - Languages of the World

    Recent Professors
    mmata@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    36 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This is a linguistics course which covers the major languages families of the world and representative languages from those families. It presents the phonology, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics of these languages. It is specifically targeted at those who will be working with non-native speakers of English in order to equip them to recognize the cross-linguistic influences of other languages on English, thus preparing them to communicate more effectively with their clients and/or students and to assess the linguistic and sociolinguistic factors which affect communication. This course is useful for majors in foreign language, anthropology, communications, health science, and English, and especially for those planning to enter elementary and secondary teaching in California, with its diversity of languages and cultures.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm