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LING 418 -  Language Patterns: Types and Universals

Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): ENGL 220 / ANTH 204 .

A survey of common patterns and constructions in language ranging from word order to case, agreement, voice, aspect, relative clauses, interrogation and negation. Major themes include the unity and diversity of language and the techniques used to measure it. (Cross listed with ANTH 418 )