Course Overview

In this course we survey the range of variation among world languages, both spoken and signed. Topics include tense/aspect systems, modals, representations of spatial concepts, and word order, as well as a consideration of potential universals specific to sign languages.

Program: Linguistics

Credit: 3

Other Courses

LIN-900

Dissertation Research

This course is for ABD students conducting any…

Linguistics

Credits 1-9

LIN-899

Independent Study

Independent studies enable advanced study of a topic,…

Linguistics

Credits 1-3

LIN-895

Special Topics

Special topics courses address subject matter or content…

Linguistics

LIN-890

Dissertation Proposal Development

In this course, students will develop their dissertation…

Linguistics

Credits 3

LIN-883

Dissertation Concept Paper

This course serves as a transition from students'…

Linguistics

Credits 3

LIN-880

Guided Research Project

This course is required to be taken twice,…

Linguistics

Credits 3

Contact

  • Linguistics
  • Hall Memorial Building | S333
  • Academic.Affairs@gallaudet.edu
  • 202-448-7067
  • 202-250-2043
    • Monday
    9:00 am-5:00 pm
    Tuesday
    9:00 am-5:00 pm
    Wednesday
    9:00 am-5:00 pm
    Thursday
    9:00 am-5:00 pm
    Friday
    9:00 am-5:00 pm
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