Linguistics · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU LING 101 — Introduction to Language

3.00 units 3 enrollment options

The nature of language. Sound, meaning, and grammar. Language history and change. Dialects and variation. Language acquisition. Animal communication. Language and the brain. Not open to students with credit in upper division linguistics courses, excluding Linguistics 305W.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.

Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
3652 Discussion	In person	Open	28 / 30	Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM	P 147	Tania Delgado	No rating
3651 Discussion	In person	Open	29 / 30	Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM	PSFA 308	Tania Delgado	No rating

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
8852 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 30	Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM	SH 221	Gabriel Doyle	2.9/5 · 14 reviews Difficulty 3.6 · 43% take again

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