Linguistics · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027
SDSU LING 610 — Topics Historical Ling
Methods and principles used in historical study of language; processes of language change in phonology, syntax, and semantics; linguistics reconstruction; origin of language; language families; development of writing. Analysis of Indo-European, Old English, or Middle English. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Three upper division units in linguistics, preferably Linguistics 410, LING 501, or LING 521.
- Three upper division units in linguistics, preferably Linguistics 410, LING 501, or LING 521.