200-level

LING212
Sounds and Words
Description
This course is an exploration in the structure of speech sounds. We will deal with with phonetics (how sounds are made or perceived by humans), phonology (how sounds are distributed across different languages) and morphology (how sounds combine to make meaningful units in a language). The goal of the course is to equip students with some of the basic tools necessary to conduct speech sound analysis of any language or linguistic variety.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at any level from LING
Restrictions
LING 215 LING 216
LING217
Grammatical structure
Description
This course introduces grammatical structures ranging from clauses to sentences to paragraphs. These layers of structure are essential parts of how languages encode meaning. The goal of the course is to understand both the range of syntactic structures that are found in language as well as the ways in which these structures express meaning.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Semester Two 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at any level from LING.
Restrictions
LING201, LING206, LING211
LING221
Psychology of Language
Description
This course is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of psycholinguistics. We will look at language from a psychological standpoint, learning about scientific methods that researchers use to study the mental processes involved in language use. We will focus on three sets of processes - language comprehension (how we perceive and understand speech), language production (how we combine words to convey non-linguistic thoughts), and language acquisition (how we acquire language). This course will help you understand how language functions as one component of the general cognitive system. The course readings will be drawn from textbooks and other sources such as news articles. The course is meant to be an accessible introduction for both Arts and Sciences undergraduates and does not require a particular background in linguistics or psychology.
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Either LING101, or PSYC105, or PSYC107.LING101, PSYC105, or PSYC107
Restrictions
PSYC221
LING225
Language, Evidence, and Justice
Description
How can we use linguistic evidence to solve crimes? What does linguistic analysis tell us about legal language? In this course, students learn how to use linguistics for forensic purposes. What can a piece of spoken or written language tell us about its authors? Can linguistic analysis expose inequalities in the legal system? What are the implications of using linguistic evidence for commercial or defense purposes?
Occurrences
Semester One 2026
Semester One 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at any level from any subject.
LING226
Discourse, Communication and Society
Description
Interaction is at the heart of our social worlds. But how do context, ideologies and the "way we do things around here" shape those interactions? By learning about pragmatics and discourse analysis, we will explore the impact of language use on all aspects of our lives: our identities, our communities and our employment. You will be introduced to analytic techniques that allow us to make the connection between language and pressing societal issues.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2026
Semester Two 2026 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
15 points in any 100 level paper

Not Offered Courses in 2026

200-level

LING222
Te Matai Reo Maori: The Grammar and Linguistics of Te Reo Maori
Description
This course will explore the grammar and linguistics of Te Reo Maori. We will be studying Maori phonology (sound system), morphology (word structure), and syntax (sentence structure), and also learning more about the history of the language, alongside its social context in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Occurrences
LING222-26S1 (C)
Semester One 2026 - Not offered
For further information see LING222 course details
LING222-26S1 (D)
Semester One 2026 (Distance) - Not offered
For further information see LING222 course details
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
15 points in Linguistics, or 30 points in Te Reo Maori
Restrictions
TREO222