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LING 340 Topics in Semantics 6 credits
Semantics is the study of what words and constructions mean in a language and how speakers come to actually interpret those meanings. In this course we explore several objects of inquiry within the field of semantics, including compositional semantics (i.e., the computation of meaning over syntactic structures), lexical semantics (with a particular emphasis on verb meanings), and how the various interpretations of ambiguous constructions are derived.
- Spring 2026
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning
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LING 350 Invented Languages: From Toki Pona to Na’vi 6 credits
Invented, or artificial, languages have come to be for many reasons, whether a desire to improve existing languages, an effort to unite the world, or a need to explore how languages are learned. But, the majority have failed. Why? What can we learn about natural language from invented languages? This class investigates the numerous underpinnings of various invented languages, from 17th century Real Character, to Toki Pona, to Solresol, to more recent creations like Na’vi. We also examine the successful ‘reinvention’ of Modern Hebrew. Students will invent their own language and formally present weekly aspects of their developing grammar.
- Winter 2026
- SI, Social Inquiry
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): LING 216 or LING 217 with grade of C- or better.
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LING 350.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Yoolim Kim 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- M, WWillis 204 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FWillis 204 1:10pm-2:10pm