Historical and Comparative Phonology 3301-JF266
General theory of phonological changes; methods of linguistic reconstruction; elements of analysis of Proto-Indo-European, Germanic and Slavic languages in diachronic perspective.
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Learning outcomes
Acquiring knowledge
1. The student learns linguistic terminology as well as basic concepts and principles of linguistics.
2. The student learns linguistic methodology practiced in the U.S. and the U.K. and acquires the knowledge of theory construction.
3. The student expands his/her knowledge of English phonetic and phonology.
4. The student learns how to use research tools and research techniques of phonology, especially as they are applied in historical phonology.
Acquiring expertise
1. The student acquires the expertise of how to use linguistic methodology in research projects.
2. The student acquires the expertise of how to construct his/her own research projects with regard to the goals, scope and methods.
Acquiring social skills
1. The student acquires the understanding of professional standards, especially the understanding of the ever changing environment in research and as well as the understanding of the importance of continuous education.
2. The student acquires social skills and understands the need to build social ties and engage in cooperation in the effort of making the world a better place.
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