Linguistics is the scientific study of language. This broad field has undergone huge change since the 1960's due to Noam Chomsky's theoretical work. Linguistics courses are very popular in the Monterey area, "the language capital of the world." If you have an interest in language, then linguistics is for you.
Please see the MPC Schedule of Classes for a listing of linguistics courses currently offered on campus or online. For more information about linguistics at MPC, contact Richard Abend: rabend@mpc.edu or call (831) 646-4112
LINGUISTICS COURSES AT MPC INCLUDE:
LING 10 - FOUNDATIONS OF LANGUAGE
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course facilitates language teaching, learning, interpreting, and the understanding of the structure and nature of language. Students analyze English, with opportunities to compare it to a language of their choice. Language acquisition, processing, production, the language instinct, and the similarity and universality among the world’s languages are discussed. Also offered online.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C
LING 15 - INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course focuses on the role of language in social interaction, identity, and world view. It examines bilingualism, literacy, and society’s role in language change, as well as women’s, men’s and minority use of language. Analytical techniques of socio-cultural linguistics are examined. Also offered online.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2, D7; IGETC, Area 3B, 4G; MPC, Area C, D
LING 25 - INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND GENDER
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course examines the linguistic differences associated with gender and how these differences affect the speaker’s identity and cultural roles. Opportunities for analyzing and discussing language in terms of gender are provided. Also offered as WOMN Women’s Studies 25; credit may be earned only once. Also offered online.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2, D4; IGETC, Area 3B, 4D; MPC, Area C, D, E1
LING 30 - INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course traces the linguistic history of English from its Indo-European roots to its current status as a global language. Students are introduced to the historical events, the languages, and the structural changes that have shaped English into its present form. Also offered online.
Credit transferable: CSU, UC General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2, D1; IGETC, Area 3B, 4A; MPC, Area C, D
LING 45 - INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN DIALECTS
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course focuses on African-American and Latino English dialects found in the U.S. today. It examines their origin, syntax, phonology and lexicon. The relationship of dialect to education and the language user’s role in society are also discussed. Also offered as Ethnic Studies 45; credit may be earned only once. Also offered online.
Credit transferable: CSU General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area C, D
LING 46 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
3 units - LG-P/NP - Three hours lecture
This course introduces how people acquire a language, how they speak and understand a language, and how language is processed and represented in the brain. The biological and cultural foundations for language are also presented. Also offered online.
Credit transferable: CSU
LING 50 - INTRODUCTION TO STANDARD AMERICAN ENGLISH
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course presents the spoken and written English used by business, the media, and schools in the U.S. today. This course is designed for native speakers of other English dialects, native speakers of other languages, and those wishing to become more fluent with this main-stream form of English to increase their educational and employment success.
Credit transferable: CSU