FIG #13 Language and Reasoning
We can communicate with each other, but how much do we understand about how language works? We can reason about what to do and believe, but how much do we understand about how reasoning works? In this FIG, students in LING 201 and PHIL 120 will explore fundamental questions about the nature of and interconnections between language and reasoning.
| Course | Schedule | CRN | Credits | GUR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy 120: Critical Thinking | MWF 3:00 PM-3:50 PM | 44227 | 3 | Communication Block B (BCOM) |
| Linguistics 201: Intro to Language & Linguistics | MWF 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM | 44226 | 5 | Social Sciences (SSC) |
| Seminar 101: Language & Reasoning | MW 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 40598 | 2 |
Course Details
Schedule
MWF 3:00 PM-3:50 PM
Description
Instructor: Neal Tognazzini
This course focuses on identifying, extracting, and assessing reasoning in everyday contexts by developing the skills involved in analytical reading, effective communication, and articulating the structure of inductive reasoning (i.e., reasoning where the truth of the premises does not guarantee the truth of the conclusion).
| CRN | Credits | GUR Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 44227 | 3 | Communication Block B (BCOM) |
Schedule
MWF 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Description
Instructor: Maura O'Leary
Introduction to the scientific study of language and the various subfields of linguistics, including how language is acquired, how it varies across time and space, and how it is used in different social contexts.
| CRN | Credits | GUR Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 44226 | 5 | Social Sciences (SSC) |
Schedule
MW 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Description
Instructor: Christian Lee
An introductory seminar offering an exploration of academic content and essential questions within the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Includes embedded instruction in academic skills and use of campus resources pertinent to exploration of the FIG cluster theme. Concludes in a formal paper or academic presentation. FIG seminars are linked to FIG clusters or GUR strands. Repeatable under different topics.
| CRN | Credits | GUR Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 40598 | 2 |
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