Courses

• GRS LX 691: Linguistic Field Methods
  An in-depth investigation of the phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and lexicon of an African or other non-Indo-European language. Weekly sessions with language consultant. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course with the same title that was previously numbered CAS LX 501.
• GRS LX 703: Phonological Analysis
  Survey of phonological theory and analysis, with focus on cross-linguistic typology of phonological systems. Phonological reasoning and argumentation skills are developed. Empirical coverage includes contrast, distinctive features, rules and constraints, opacity, tone, syllabification, stress, and interactions with morphology and syntax. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course entitled "Introduction to Phonology" that was previously numbered CAS LX 513.
• GRS LX 705: Prosody
  Exploration of the melodic and rhythmic aspects of the languages of the world. Emphasis on theoretical and experimental approaches to cross-linguistic typology. Specific topics include syllables and syllable-weight, rhythm and speech timing; stress and metrics; tone and intonation. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course with the same title that was previously numbered CAS LX 525.
• GRS LX 722: Intermediate Syntax: Modeling Syntactic Knowledge
  Using linguistic data drawn from a wide variety of languages, students develop a precise model of syntactic knowledge through evaluation of hypotheses and arguments. Exploration of major discoveries and phenomena from the linguistic literature.
• GRS LX 723: Advanced Syntax: Issues in Modern Syntactic Theory
  Exploration of advanced topics in syntax, chosen in part based on student interest, through reading and critical discussion of both foundational and recent literature. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course entitled "Syntax II" that was previously numbered CAS LX 523.
• GRS LX 732: Intermediate Semantics: The Grammatical Construction of Meaning
  Systematic development of a semantic theory of natural language, using the tools of model-theoretic semantics. In-depth study of the relation between meaning and grammar, and the relation between meaning and context. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course entitled "Semantics II" that was previously numbered CAS LX 503.
• GRS LX 733: Intermediate Pragmatics: Meaning in Context
  Covers the main areas of linguistic pragmatics, the study of language use and the relation between meaning and context. Study of pragmatic phenomena such as presuppositions, implicatures, anaphora, and focus, from the perspective of linguistic semantics. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course entitled "Topics in Pragmatics" that was previously numbered CAS LX 504.
• GRS LX 738: Discourse Analysis: Theoretical and Methodological Approaches
  Review of current research literature on discourse analysis; students practice and apply current methods and techniques of discourse analysis.
• GRS LX 753: Acquisition of Phonology
  Surveys current knowledge about how children acquire phonology during the first years of life. Topics include biological foundations; perceptual and vocal development; word learning; phonological universals; implicit and explicit learning mechanisms; formalist and functionalist models; and individual variation. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course entitled "Phonological Development" that was previously numbered CAS LX 541.
• GRS LX 795: Quantitative Methods in Linguistics
  Introduces students to quantitative approaches to linguistic data, including visualization, hypothesis testing, and data modeling. Students gain proficiency in R, an open-source statistical environment, and learn the logic behind statistical techniques, as well as practical skills for using them.
• GRS LY 613: Advanced Arabic for Graduate Students
  Students are assigned to an Arabic language advisor who supervises placement in an Arabic language course of an appropriate level. May be repeated for credit.
• GRS LY 650: Introduction to Arabic Literature
  Selection of Arabic poetry, short stories, novels, and drama. Focus on development and refinement of Arabic reading strategies, literary analysis of short passages, and writing and speaking skills. Readings and assignments in Arabic and English.
• GRS LY 720: Media Arabic
  An advanced Arabic language course that builds skills in reading, listening, discussion, presentation, and composition while familiarizing students with a broad range of Arab online media and their coverage of current socio-political and cultural issues.
• GRS LY 741: 1001 Nights in the World Literary Imagination
  What is The Thousand and One Nights? How has this ever-expanding collection appealed to its diverse audiences? Focus on Nights structure and themes, notable translations and offshoots in western literature and art, and later appropriations by Arab and Muslim writers.
• GRS LY 770: Topics in Arabic Literature
  Topic for Fall 2015: From Page to Screen: Film Adaptations of Persian and Arabic Literature. In this course we explore film, and other media, adaptations of Arabic and Persian literature. Students examine competing theories of adaptation and the historical changes that have occurred in film production in the Arab world and Iran.
• GRS LZ 951: Directed Study in Persian (Farsi)
  Graduate-level directed study in a topic in Persian (Farsi).
• GRS MA 614: Statistical Methods 2
  Second course in statistics, embodying basic statistical methods used in educational and social science research. Reviews all basic concepts covered in a first statistics course (e.g., CAS MA 613) and presents, in detail, more advanced topics such as analysis of variance, covariance, experimental design, correlation, regression, and selected nonparametric techniques. A problem-solving course; students carry out analysis of data taken from educational and other social science sources. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course entitled "Statistical Methods II" that was previously numbered CAS MA 614.
• GRS MA 615: Data Science in R
  Introduction to R, the computer language written by and for statisticians. Emphasis on data exploration, statistical analysis, problem solving, reproducibility, and multimedia delivery. Intended for MSSP and other graduate students.
• GRS MA 647: Research Methods in Mathematics I
  Methods of mathematical research via prolonged study of one selected mathematical topic. Topics are usually chosen from number theory or combinatorics. Written and oral research presentations.
• GRS MA 648: Research Methods in Mathematics II
  Methods of mathematical reserach via prolonged, directed study of one selected mathematical topic, distinct from that chosen for GRS MA 647. Topics are usually chosen from geometry, number theory, or combinatorics, and may involve open problems. Written and oral research presentation.

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