HUM199Y1
First Year Seminar 52S
Undergraduate seminar that focuses on specific ideas, questions, phenomena or controversies, taught by a regular Faculty
member deeply engaged in the discipline. Open only to newly admitted first year students. It may serve as a Humanities
course; see page 40.
LIN100Y1
Introduction to General Linguistics 52L, 26T
Lectures on fundamental principles with illustrations from English and from a broad spectrum of other languages. Practice in
elementary analytic techniques.
This is a Humanities course
LIN200H1
Introduction to Language 26L
A general-interest course on language. Possible topics include: the structure of language; how language changes over time,
the social and psychological aspects of language, language and culture, the origin of language, writing systems, and language
acquisition. (This course cannot be used as an entrance to programs in linguistics, and cannot be used be used as a
Prerequisite to any linguistics courses unless otherwise indicated.)
Exclusion: LIN100Y1
This is a Humanities course
LIN201H1
Canadian English 26L
A study of the structures of several dialects of English spoken in Canada, and of their history and affiliations. (Not offered every
year)
Prerequisite: LIN100Y1/LIN200H1
This is a Humanities course
LIN203H1
English Words 26L
(formerly LIN202Y1)
An analysis of English words, the history of their development and the variation in their use across the English-speaking world.
Topics include the history and structure of words, the relation between sound and spelling, dialect variation and the
development of dictionaries.
Exclusion: LIN202Y1
This is a Humanities course
LIN204H1
English Grammar 26L
(formerly LIN202Y1)
How the English language works: students analyze a wide variety of English grammatical structures and learn how they vary
across dialects and change through time.
Exclusion: LIN202Y1
This is a Humanities course
LIN228H1
Phonetics 26L, 13T
Investigation of the sounds most commonly used in languages from an articulatory and acoustic point of view, with practice in
their recognition and production.
Recommended preparation: LIN100Y1/LIN200H1
This is a Humanities course
LIN229H1
Sound Patterns in Language 26L, 13T
The nature and organization of phonological systems, with practical work in analysis.
Prerequisite: LIN100Y1, LIN228H1
This is a Humanities course
LIN231H1
Morphological Patterns in Language 26L, 13T
The nature and organization of morphological systems, with practical work in analysis.
Prerequisite: LIN100Y1
This is a Humanities course
LIN232H1
Syntactic Patterns in Language 26L, 13T
The nature and organization of syntactic systems; their relation to semantic systems and the linguistic organization of
discourse; practical work in analysis.
Prerequisite: LIN100Y1
This is a Humanities course
LIN256H1
Sociolinguistics 26L
An introduction to linguistic variation and its social implications, especially the quantitative study of phonological and
grammatical features and their correlations with age, sex, ethnicity, and other social variables.
Prerequisite: LIN100Y1
This is a Social Science course.
LIN299Y1
Research Opportunity Program
Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 43 for details.
LIN305H1
Quantitative Methods in Linguistics 39L
Principles of research design, data collection, and a wide variety of statistical techniques for research in various subfields of
linguistics.
Prerequisite: LIN100Y1 and one full course in LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP
This is a Social Science course
LIN306H1
Language Diversity and Language Universals 26L
This course examines cross-linguistic typological features found in the languages of the world. Special attention is given to
describing morphological and syntactic patterns found cross-linguistically. The goal of the course is to draw on the range of
variation in order to uncover language universals. (Not offered every year)
Prerequisite: LIN231H1, LIN232H1
This is a Humanities or Social Science course
JLP315H1
Language Acquisition 39L
Infants' abilities at birth, prelinguistic development, the first words, phonological, syntactic and semantic development. Social
variables influencing development of language, bilingualism, models of development, language play. (Given by the
Departments of Linguistics and Psychology)
Prerequisite: One full course equivalent at the 200-level in LIN/JAL/JUP/PSL/PSY
This is a Science course
LIN322H1
Phonological Theory 39L
Basic issues in current phonological theory. Problems focusing on analysis and theory. (Students who want to pursue graduate
studies in linguistics are strongly advised to include this course in their program.)
Prerequisite: LIN229H1
This is a Humanities course
LIN323H1
Acoustic Phonetics 26L
Introduction to acoustics, with particular reference to the vocal tract; acoustic properties of speech; instrumental techniques for
speech analysis.
Exclusion: LIN321H1
Prerequisite: LIN228H1
This is a Humanities course
JAL328H1
Writing Systems 26L
(formerly JAL328Y1)
Introduction to writing systems: their historical development, their relationship to language, and their role in culture and society.
(Given by the Departments of Anthropology and Linguistics)
Prerequisite: ANT100Y1/LIN100Y1/LIN200H1
This is a Social Science course
LIN331H1
Syntactic Theory 39L
An introduction to the foundations and formal framework of current generative grammar, concentrating on Chomsky's
Minimalist theory. (Students who want to pursue graduate studies in linguistics are strongly advised to include this course in
their program.)
Prerequisite: LIN232H1
This is a Humanities course
LIN341H1
Semantics 26L
The study of meaning within linguistics. Areas of interest include word meaning, the interpretation of syntactic units such as the
sentence, the logic of semantic properties, and the interaction of meaning and the use of language. (Not offered every year)
Prerequisite: LIN232H1
This is a Humanities course
JAL355H1
Language and Gender 26L
Ways in which women and men differ in their use of language and in their behaviour in conversational interaction; ways in
which language reflects cultural beliefs about women and men. (Given by the Departments of Anthropology and Linguistics)
Prerequisite: Two full course equivalents at the 200-level in LIN/ANT/JAL/SOC
Recommended preparation: ANT204Y1/JAL253H1/254H1/NEW261Y1/SOC200Y1/ 202Y1/SOC214Y1/SOC215Y1
This is a Social Science course
LIN356H1
Language Variation 26L
The theory and practice of sociolinguistics. The inter-relationship between language and society from the perspective of
collecting, organizing, and analyzing patterns in natural speech data, including field methods and quantitative methods for
correlating linguistic and social variables.
Prerequisite: JAL254H1/LIN256H1
This is a Social Science course
LIN362H1
Historical Linguistics 26L
An introduction to diachronic linguistics. Theories of language change; the comparative method, internal reconstruction,
linguistic geography, the origin of languages; language death. (Not offered every year)
Prerequisite: LIN229H1
This is a Humanities course
LIN372H1
Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics 39L
Articulation of speech sounds, morphology, syntax, structure of the lexicon, comprehension of speech in noise, slips of the
tongue, choice of vocabulary and sentence form when speaking.
Prerequisite: LIN100Y1/(LIN231H1, LIN232H1)/ JLP315H1/JLP374H1/JUP250Y1/PSY270H1/PSY290H1/295H1
This is a Humanities course
JLP374H1
Psychology of Language 39L
Experimental approaches to the comprehension and production of languages. Topics include perception of speech sounds,
storage and retrieval of words from the mental lexicon, processing of grammatical information, discourse comprehension and
memory, models of language production, and the role of cognitive and perceptual systems. (Given by the Departments of
Linguistics and Psychology)
Prerequisite: One full course equivalent at the 200-level in LIN/JAL/JUP/PSY/PSL
This is a Science course
LIN398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project
An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 43 for details.
JAL401H1
Field Linguistics 52P
Practice in language analysis based on elicited data from a native speaker of a foreign language, emphasizing procedures and
techniques. (Given by the Departments of Anthropology and Linguistics) (Students who want to pursue graduate studies in
linguistics are strongly advised to include this course in their program.)
Prerequisite: Completion of LIN322H1, LIN331H1, except for students in their final year where LIN331H1/332H1 is a corequisite.
This is a Social Science course
LIN409H1
Structure of a Specific Language 26L
Topics may include: the phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic systems; the writing system; a brief diachronic
sketch; variation and sociolinguistic aspects.
Prerequisite: LIN228H1, LIN229H1, LIN231H1, LIN232H1 + 1 FCE at the 300+ level in LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP/JLS
LIN423H1
Phonetic Analysis 26L
Theoretical discussion of the acoustic correlates of various types of sounds found in language. Practical experience in the
acoustic analysis of speech. (Not offered every year)
Exclusion: LIN321H1
Prerequisite: LIN323H1
This is a Humanities course
LIN432H1
Advanced Morphology: Morphosyntax 39L
Current research involving morphology, including the role of morphology in the grammar, the nature of inflectional paradigms,
affixes affecting grammatical relations. Each year one topic will be a special focus and will be dealt with at length. (Not offered
every year)
Prerequisite: LIN231H1
Co-requisite: LIN331H1
This is a Humanities course
LIN451H1
Urban Dialectology 26L
Ways in which urban sub-cultures differ in their use of language. How speakers' dialects reflect their ethnicity, group affiliation,
and other social categories. Practice in dialect analysis based on data from the speech community, emphasizing procedures
and techniques.
Prerequisite: LIN100Y1 plus 2 FCE drawn from LIN/JAL
This is a Humanities course.
LIN458H1
Revitalizing Languages 26L
A study of language endangerment and language revitalization efforts, focusing on Aboriginal languages of Canada.
Topics nclude language classification and a survey of major features of the languages, what it means for a language
to be endangered, the factors that contribute to language shift, and efforts to reverse language shift, including
discussion of literacy and dictionaries.
Prerequisites: LIN100Y1Y plus at least two full course equivalents drawn from LIN/JAL.
This is a Humanities course.
JLP471H1
Advanced Psycholinguistics 39L
Seminar in advanced topics in psycholinguistics. Content will vary from year to year. (Given by the Departments of Linguistics
and Psychology) (Not offered every year)
Prerequisite:JLP374H1, LIN322H1/LIN331H1
This is a Science course
JLS474H1
Disorders of Speech and Language 39L
An introduction to normal and deviant development of speech and language; the disintegration of human communication skills;
remediation of disorders of speech, voice, language and hearing; the effects of human communication handicaps on the
individual, family, and community; theoretical and philosophical aspects of disordered communication. (Given by the
Departments of Linguistics and Speech Pathology)
Prerequisite: JLP315H1/JLP374H1
This is a Science course
JFL477H1
Issues in French and Linguistics I 26S
An advanced seminar on issues of current theoretical relevance in linguistics with special reference to French. This course is
taught in English.
Prerequisite: Any 300+series FRE or LIN course
JFL478H1
Issues in French and Linguistics II 26S
An advanced seminar on issues of current theoretical relevance in linguistics with special reference to French. This course is
taught in English.
Prerequisite: Any 300+series FRE or LIN course
LIN480H1
History of Linguistics 26L
A survey of linguistic thought from Panini to the present, focussing primarily on the 20th century. Three approaches are used:
linguistic schools, major personalities and their works, and concepts. (Not offered every year)
Prerequisite: LIN100Y1
Recommended preparation: Reading knowledge of another European language
This is a Humanities course
LIN481H1
Introduction to Analysis and Argumentation 39L
Argumentation, practice in constructing and evaluating hypotheses, and critical evaluation of representative articles. Emphasis
on the structure of arguments rather than on the analysis of a particular language.
Prerequisite: LIN322H1/LIN331H1
This is a Humanities course
LIN495Y1/497Y1
Individual Project TBA
A research or reading project undertaken by the student under the supervision of a staff member. Open only when a faculty
member is willing and available to supervise.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department
LIN496H1/498H1/499H1
Individual Project TBA
A research or reading project undertaken by the student under the supervision of a staff member. Open only when a faculty
member is willing and available to supervise.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department
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