Departmental Advisors
Departmental Advisor
LNCO 2300
Undergraduate Studies Office
Aaron Kaplan
LNCO 2300
Graduate Studies Office
MaryAnn Christison
LNCO 2300
Departmental Notes

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

LING 169 - 090 Bad Words & Taboo Terms


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/.

LING 169 - 090 Bad Words & Taboo Terms

  • Class Number: 9954
  • Instructor: EGGERT, RANDALL H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 2

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/.

LING 206 - 090 Secret Lives of Words


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

LING 206 - 090 Secret Lives of Words

  • Class Number: 19523
  • Instructor: SLADE, BENJAMIN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 2

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

LING 220 - 001 Intro Study Language


This section is for students NOT seeking a Professional TESOL Certificate. If you are seeking the TESOL certificate, please register for LINGC 220. For more information, please visit https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/professional-tesol-certificate

LING 220 - 001 Intro Study Language

  • Class Number: 10049
  • Instructor: EGGERT, RANDALL H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 2

This section is for students NOT seeking a Professional TESOL Certificate. If you are seeking the TESOL certificate, please register for LINGC 220. For more information, please visit https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/professional-tesol-certificate

LING 220 - 090 Intro Study Language


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

LING 220 - 090 Intro Study Language

  • Class Number: 10050
  • Instructor: SLADE, BENJAMIN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 10

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 9978
  • Instructor: KIM, SEUNG KYUNG
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 1

This section is for students NOT seeking a Professional TESOL Certificate. If you are seeking the TESOL certificate, please register for LINGC 260. For more information, please visit https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/professional-tesol-certificate This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 9953
  • Instructor: KIM, SEUNG KYUNG
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 3

This section is for students NOT seeking a Professional TESOL Certificate. If you are seeking the TESOL certificate, please register for LINGC 260. For more information, please visit https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/professional-tesol-certificate This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

LING 298 - 001 LING Special Topics


Conlangs: Invent a Language In this course, we will explore the history, purpose, and structure of constructed languages like Klingon and Esperanto and compare them to the typology of natural languages. Students will use this investigation as the foundation for designing their own constructed language, and they will assess their constructed language's adherence to, or deviation from, patterns found in natural languages.

LING 298 - 001 LING Special Topics

  • Class Number: 19524
  • Instructor: KAPLAN, AARON
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Conlangs: Invent a Language In this course, we will explore the history, purpose, and structure of constructed languages like Klingon and Esperanto and compare them to the typology of natural languages. Students will use this investigation as the foundation for designing their own constructed language, and they will assess their constructed language's adherence to, or deviation from, patterns found in natural languages.

LING 301 - 001 Intro Phonetics&Phonolg

LING 301 - 001 Intro Phonetics&Phonolg

  • Class Number: 9970
  • Instructor: WANG, YANG
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 1

LING 302 - 001 Intro To Syntax

LING 302 - 001 Intro To Syntax

  • Class Number: 9971
  • Instructor: RUBIN, EDWARD J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 1

This section is for students NOT seeking a Professional TESOL Certificate. If you are seeking the TESOL certificate, please register for LINGC 322. For more information, please visit https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/professional-tesol-certificate This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 10051
  • Instructor: CHRISTISON, MARYANN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 4

This section is for students NOT seeking a Professional TESOL Certificate. If you are seeking the TESOL certificate, please register for LINGC 322. For more information, please visit https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/professional-tesol-certificate This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

LING 350 - 090 Intro English Grammar


This section is for students not seeking a Professional TESOL Certificate. If you are seeking the TESOL certificate, please register for LINGC 350. For more information, please visit https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/professional-tesol-certificate This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/.

LING 350 - 090 Intro English Grammar

  • Class Number: 10052
  • Instructor: ROBERTS, SHAUNI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $525.00
  • Seats Available: 10

This section is for students not seeking a Professional TESOL Certificate. If you are seeking the TESOL certificate, please register for LINGC 350. For more information, please visit https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/professional-tesol-certificate This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/.

LING 1069 - 090 Bad Words & Taboo Terms


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

LING 1069 - 090 Bad Words & Taboo Terms

  • Class Number: 9946
  • Instructor: EGGERT, RANDALL H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 9969
  • Instructor: SLADE, BENJAMIN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 3

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

LING 2200 - 001 Intro Study Language


The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login This course requires registration for a lab and/or discussion section. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent lab and/or discussion section.

LING 2200 - 001 Intro Study Language

  • Class Number: 10029
  • Instructor: EGGERT, RANDALL H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 12

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login This course requires registration for a lab and/or discussion section. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent lab and/or discussion section.

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 10030
  • Instructor: SLADE, BENJAMIN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 3

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 17436
  • Instructor: CSIRMAZ, ANIKO
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 25

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 9980
  • Instructor: KIM, SEUNG KYUNG
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 3

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 17358
  • Instructor: KIM, SEUNG KYUNG
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 30

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
  • Class Number: 10032
  • Instructor: KIM, SEUNG KYUNG
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 10

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 10033
  • Instructor: KIM, SEUNG KYUNG
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 6

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

In this course, we will explore the history, purpose, and structure of constructed languages like Klingon and Esperanto and compare them to the typology of natural languages. Students will use this investigation as the foundation for designing their own constructed language, and they will assess their constructed language's adherence to, or deviation from, patterns found in natural languages.
  • Class Number: 17385
  • Instructor: KAPLAN, AARON
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2

In this course, we will explore the history, purpose, and structure of constructed languages like Klingon and Esperanto and compare them to the typology of natural languages. Students will use this investigation as the foundation for designing their own constructed language, and they will assess their constructed language's adherence to, or deviation from, patterns found in natural languages.
  • Class Number: 10028
  • Instructor: WANG, YANG
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2
  • Class Number: 10027
  • Instructor: RUBIN, EDWARD J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 5

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 9957
  • Instructor: CHRISTISON, MARYANN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 6

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
  • Class Number: 9924
  • Instructor: ROBERTS, SHAUNI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
  • Class Number: 10048
  • Instructor: WANG, YANG
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 4

LING 4981 - 003 Peace Linguistics


This course explores the role of language in fostering peace, reducing conflict, and building understanding across diverse communities. Students will examine languages of peace and conflict from an applied linguistics perspective. The primary focus will be through the lens of applied linguistics, finding ways to use language peacefully. Students will also analyze and create written and spoken texts and identify recurring patterns and themes in texts across contexts.

LING 4981 - 003 Peace Linguistics

  • Class Number: 9952
  • Instructor: LUNG, MICHELLE
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 5

This course explores the role of language in fostering peace, reducing conflict, and building understanding across diverse communities. Students will examine languages of peace and conflict from an applied linguistics perspective. The primary focus will be through the lens of applied linguistics, finding ways to use language peacefully. Students will also analyze and create written and spoken texts and identify recurring patterns and themes in texts across contexts.
  • Class Number: 17546
  • Instructor: BARRIOS, SHANNON
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 1

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 10035
  • Instructor: MENDELSON, MELISSA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 7

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 10036
  • Instructor: VO, SONCA
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 4

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester.  For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/
  • Class Number: 9923
  • Instructor: BARRIOS, SHANNON
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0
  • Class Number: 9922
  • Instructor: CSIRMAZ, ANIKO
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

LING 6080 - 001 Comparative Linguistics


This course will focus on comparing data from closely related languages and constructing analyses of the observed differences. Comparison will range from micro to macro levels, and will cover phonology, morphology, and syntax, their interactions, and their interactions with and impact on semantics. We will use the Romance Languages as a primary basis, but other languages will be added as our discussions progress. Students will bring comparative data and analyses from their own experience and research, and they will be responsible for leading specific discussions of topics.

LING 6080 - 001 Comparative Linguistics

  • Class Number: 17591
  • Instructor: RUBIN, EDWARD J
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2

This course will focus on comparing data from closely related languages and constructing analyses of the observed differences. Comparison will range from micro to macro levels, and will cover phonology, morphology, and syntax, their interactions, and their interactions with and impact on semantics. We will use the Romance Languages as a primary basis, but other languages will be added as our discussions progress. Students will bring comparative data and analyses from their own experience and research, and they will be responsible for leading specific discussions of topics.
  • Class Number: 9949
  • Instructor: DE SANTO, ANIELLO
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call 585-5959.
  • Class Number: 9994
  • Instructor: VO, SONCA
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call 585-5959.
  • Class Number: 9995
  • Instructor: VO, SONCA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

LING 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

LING 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

  • Class Number: 9996
  • Instructor: KAPLAN, AARON
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 6.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

LING 6991 - 001 Individual Research

LING 6991 - 001 Individual Research

  • Class Number: 10006
  • Instructor: KAPLAN, AARON
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 5.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

LING 7960 - 001 PhD Qualify Exam Prep

LING 7960 - 001 PhD Qualify Exam Prep

  • Class Number: 9925
  • Instructor: KAPLAN, AARON
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0 - 6.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

LING 7970 - 001 Thesis Research - Ph.D.

LING 7970 - 001 Thesis Research - Ph.D.

  • Class Number: 10016
  • Instructor: KAPLAN, AARON
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 9.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

LING 7991 - 001 Individual Research

LING 7991 - 001 Individual Research

  • Class Number: 9935
  • Instructor: KAPLAN, AARON
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 5.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4