ANTH 106 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology

    Recent Professors
    Katherine I. Ward
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    30–37 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course examines human language systems and their significance in social context. Topics that will be covered include: the origins and evolution of language; nonhuman primate communication systems; language classification; language structure; semantic systems; the social and cultural function of language; language acquisition; language change and the reconstruction of language at earlier stages. Grade Option.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:30pm–9:40pm, Thu 6:30pm–9:35pm