Languages of the World
Linguistics · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where LING-2103 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
Taking a general overview of the linguistic map of the world where approximately 7000 languages are currently spoken, this course looks at some of the main language families and examines evidence for genetic relationships within them. Variations within a single language, principles underlying different writing systems, as well as issues of language contact, endangered languages, and the role of English as an emerging world language are also considered. Examples are drawn from a wide range of languages.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and ANTH-2404 | LING-2404.
Cross-listed
ANTH-2404(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.