LING2009 Languages of the World

Dr. Pui Yiu Szeto

Introductory Course. Sem 1, 6 credits

Course Description

This survey of the world’s languages covers how languages are classified into families and types as well as issues of linguistic diversity and endangered languages. The course involves regular practical work. The course satisfies the prerequisite for the advanced course, Language typology, and also provides useful background for all courses in linguistics.

Pre-requisite
LING1000

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FRI
4:00 pm - 5:50 pm
CPD-LG.08 - Dr. Pui Yiu Szeto