Selecting a course
We are offering four 447 options in Winter 2025/2026. Each of the 5 seminars will cover different topics. Details about topics will be released in June.
These 447 courses are classified under 447G-001 (term 1) and 447H-002 (term 2), with two seminars for term 1 (447G-SM1, 447G-SM2) and three seminars for term 2 (447H-SM3, 447H-SM4).
In order to register for a 447 class, please first select your term (447G-001 or 447H-002) and then choose which corresponding seminar (SM1, SM2, SM3, or SM4) you would like to take. You must enroll in both a section (G/H) AND a seminar section (1/2/3/4).
For example, a student could choose to enroll in 447G-001 and 447G-SM1. This is similar to the process of selecting a course section and then choosing a corresponding tutorial.
Current course offerings
Discover the current LING 447 courses offered by the Department of Linguistics for the 2025W academic year.
Term 1
Course Title: TBD
Course #: LING 447G-SM1
Days/times: Mon/Wed 2:00-3:30pm
Instructor: Lisa Matthewson
Prerequisites: TBA
Description:
TBA
How to register for this course:
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- First, register for LING 447G 001 (Lecture)
- Next, register for LING 447G SM1 (Seminar)
Structure of Wá∙šiw
Course #: LING 447G-SM2
Days/times: Tues/Thurs 9:30am-11:00am
Instructor: Ryan Bochnak
Prerequisites: TBA
Description:
This course is an introduction to the linguistic structures of Wá∙šiw (a.k.a. Washo, Washoe), an endangered Indigenous language isolate of northern California and Nevada. We will examine various topics in phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Throughout the course, Wá∙šiw data will be discussed in their relevant theoretical, social and historical contexts through lectures and readings. Students will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of language materials, including audio recordings, published texts, research papers, and field notes. Students will also gain some practical familiarity with the language and develop some basic conversational skills.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
– describe linguistic patterns of the Wá∙šiw language
– describe similarities and differences between Wá∙šiw and English (and other familiar languages)
– read philological and linguistics papers on topics in the analysis of Wá∙šiw
– perform morphological analysis of Wá∙šiw texts
– contribute to community-based language preservation initiatives by developing pedagogical materials for use in Wá∙šiw language learning contexts
How to register for this course:
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- First, register for LING 447G 001 (Lecture)
- Next, register for LING 447G SM2 (Seminar)
Term 2
Course Title: TBD
Course #: LING 447H-SM3
Days/times: Mon/Wed 11:30am-1:00pm
Instructor: Amanda Cardoso
Prerequisites: TBA
Description:
TBA
How to register for this course:
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- First, register for LING 447H 002 (Lecture)
- Next, register for LING 447H SM3 (Seminar)
Course Title: TBD
Course #: LING 447H-SM4
Days/times: Mon/Wed 11:30am-1:00pm
Instructor: Jahurul Islam
Prerequisites: TBA
Description:
TBA
How to register for this course:
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- First, register for LING 447H 002 (Lecture)
- Next, register for LING 447H SM4 (Seminar)