• ANTH 5730: Field Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Students work directly with the speaker of an unwritten non-Indo-European language to learn techniques for eliciting the data requisite to begin a description of the language's structure. Identical to LANG 5310. Prerequisite: ANTH 5100 or LANG 5300.
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• ANTH 5740: N Am Lang & Culture

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Demonstrates the interrelationship of language and culture in several Native American communities. Examines anthropological and linguistic theories regarding language spread and the peopling of North America, narrative performance, translation, and the connection between linguistic structures and cultural features. Dual listed with ANTH 4740. Prerequisite: ANTH 5030 or consent of instructor.
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• ANTH 5750: Intro Linguistics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to fundamentals of linguistic study, including phonology, morphology, semantics, pragmatics, and syntax, with a focus on the application of linguistic theory. Prerequisites: 8 hours of a foreign language. Dual listed with ANTH 4750.
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• ANTH 5765: Language Humor & Games

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course examines various forms of language play and the role of language characteristics (ambiguity, phonology, homophony, etc.) in creating humorous utterances and texts. Anthropological understandings of humor and its use also will be explored. Students will construct and analyze forms of humor throughout the course. Dual listing with ANTH 4765. Prerequisite: ANTH 5030 or consent of the instructor.
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• ANTH 5770: Sociolinguistics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An inquiry into some of the major ways that language and writing convey extralinguistic information serving to define and direct social relationships and values. Prerequisites: ANTH 4750, ENGL 4750, LANG 4750 or consent of instructor.
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• ANTH 5775: Language and Gender

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Investigates the relationship between language use, linguistic categories, and gender categories. Examines the linguistic practices involved in the formulation, discussion, and performance of gender categories in a number of different cultures. Dual listed with ANTH 4775. Prerequisite: ANTH 5010, 5030, or consent of instructor.
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• ANTH 5785: Language & Racism

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Explores the ways in which racist ideology and socially-based racial categories are reinforced and challenged through language and linguistic usage. The forms of language used in the construction of covertly and overtly racist communication, and the media through which racism is communicated also will be investigated. Dual Listed with ANTH 4785. Prerequisite: ANTH 5030.
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• ANTH 5795: Language Change

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Considers how languages change over time, due to both internal and external forces. The effects of language contact, borrowing, and structural change will be discussed. The use of linguistic data for questions of migration and cultural contact also will be explored. Dual listed with ANTH 4795. Prerequisites: ANTH 5030 or consent of instructor.
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• ANTH 5875: Grad Practicum

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Affords graduate students the opportunity to extend research projects in field or lab locations and receive additional credit for their work. Students sign up for these hours only in conjunction with another course and with the instructor's consent. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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• ANTH 5880: Professionalism

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Provides an opportunity for the integration of graduate training and career choice. Examines issues of professionalism in the discipline ranging from ethical conduct to the research process and publication. Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral program in anthropology.
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