Linguistics · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027
SDSU LING 420 — Linguistics and English
3.00 units
11 enrollment options
Introduction to sound and grammatical structure of language, with special attention to English. Language acquisition and variation. Of special interest to prospective teachers. Not open to students with credit in Linguistics 501.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
- Junior or Senior standing.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3663 Discussion | In person | Open | 35 / 40 | Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | SH 316 | Betty Samraj | 3.2/5 · 75 reviews Difficulty 3.3 · 45% take again |
| 3664 Discussion | In person | Open | 39 / 40 | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | COM 206 | Tania Delgado | No rating |
| 3665 Discussion | In person | Open | 27 / 40 | Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | SH 113 | Betty Samraj | 3.2/5 · 75 reviews Difficulty 3.3 · 45% take again |
| 3666 Discussion | In person | Open | 21 / 40 | Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | SLHS 247 | Ian Ruston | 3.2/5 · 60 reviews Difficulty 3.7 · 49% take again |
| 9864 Discussion | In person | Open | 19 / 40 | Tue 4:00 PM–6:40 PM | SLHS 220 | Ian Ruston | 3.2/5 · 60 reviews Difficulty 3.7 · 49% take again |
| 10634 Discussion | In person | Open | 20 / 40 | Wed 12:55 PM–3:35 PM | LA 005 | Angelica Ruiz | No RateMyProfessor match available |
Spring 2027 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 40 | Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | SH 316 | Betty Samraj | 3.2/5 · 75 reviews Difficulty 3.3 · 45% take again |
| 1943 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 40 | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | LH 247 | To be Announced | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 10815 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 36 | Wed 12:55 PM–3:35 PM | N 106 | Angelica Ruiz | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 1944 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 40 | Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | AL 104 | Betty Samraj | 3.2/5 · 75 reviews Difficulty 3.3 · 45% take again |
Summer 2027 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2435 Discussion | Online asynchronous | Open | 0 / 50 | TBA | ONLINE | Brian Mark | No RateMyProfessor match available |