Introduction to Historical Linguistics

Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Requisites: courses 20, 102 or 103, 119A or 120A. Methods and theories appropriate to historical study of language, such as comparative method and method of internal reconstruction. Sound change, grammatical change, semantic change. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
8.3 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    I really loved taking this class with Giuseppina. She always took the time to answer any questions the class had about the content thoroughly before continuing. She is very enthusiastic about the material and always has a smile on her face as she teaches. I have always been very interested in historical linguistics, and I believe her class really satisfied me and taught me a lot about how language changes over time.

Course

Instructor
Giuseppina Silvestri
Previously taught
23S 22S

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 100% recommend the textbook

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