MANAGEMENT LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics. F, S, SS. Credits: 3 An introduction to core areas of linguistics research: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolin- guistics, language acquisition. Linguistics majors should register for especially designated LIN 3010 sec- tions. (H) LIN 3460 Traditional Grammars. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: LIN3010. Review and evaluation of the principles of traditional grammar as reflected in the works of the best grammar- ians. Illustrations in several languages. Comparison of varieties of grammatical models used to describe these languages. Evaluation of degree to which a grammar developed essentially for Latin describes other lan- guages, particularly non-Indo-European languages. Practice and evaluation of different models of parsing. LIN 3611 Languages and Dialects. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: LIN 3010. An introduction to the defining characteristics and varieties of human natural languages and dialects. Presentations include a model of the nature of lan- guage, a survey of language families, the unity of lan- guages and their diversity, areal linguistics, pidgins, creoles and international languages. (I, S) LIN 4205 Fundamentals of Phonetics. F. Credits: 3 Introduction to acoustic phonoetics, physiological phonetics, percetual phonetics, symbols of speech and associated analytical apparatus. LIN 4320 Introduction to Phonology. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: LIN 3010, LIN 2200. Phonemics, syllabic and prosodic phenomena, neu- tralization, distinctive features, morphophonemic alternation, phonological systems and processes. Terminology and notational conventions of generative phonology. Problems from a variety of languages. Undergraduates should be aware that this course may be taught in conjunction with a graduate class that bears the same name. LIN 4400 Introduction to Morphology. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: LIN 3010, LIN 3460. Theory of word structure, derivation and inflection. The position of morphology in a grammar, the rela- tionship between morphology and the rest of gram- mar, typology, cultural and conceptual categories, predictions of various theories or morphology. Examples and problems from a wide variety of the world's languages. Undergraduates should be aware that this course may be taught in conjunction with a graduate class that bears the same name. LIN 4500 Introduction to Syntax. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: LN 3010, LIN 3460. Structures of sentences, clauses, and phrases (heads, complements, specifiers, and modifers); grammatical relations; sememic roles; case, concord, and govern- ment; anaphora; universals, typology. Issues include autonomy, modularity, X-bar Theory, the nature of syntactic rules, underlying and surface structures. Problem solving. Exercises from a wide variety of lan- guages. Undergraduates should be aware that this course may be taught in conjunction with a graduate course that bears the same title. LIN 4570 Structure of a Specific Language. Credits: 3; Prereq: L1N 3010, 3460. Linguistic examination of one of the following: Aymara, Cakshiquel, Armenian, Polish, Sanskrit, Tamil. Structures of other languages may be offered as faculty competence permits.(S) LIN 4600 Survey of Sociolinguistics. F. Credits: 3. Major approaches to language in context: ethnolin- guistic, sociological, linguistic. Applications of Socio- linguistics to Applied Linguistics, Social Sciences, and Education. Collection and analysis of data. (S, I) LIN 4656 Gender and Language. S. Credits: 3;Prereq: LIN3010. Language in the construction of sex and gender roles within a culture. Grammaticalization of gender in languages of the world. Interaction of grammatical structures with gender stereotypes. Consequences of these interactions on grammatical structures. (S, I) LIN 4721 Second Language Acquisition. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: LIN 3010. The neurolinguistic, psycholinguistic, and sociolin- guistic bases of second language acquisition in child- hood and adulthood. LIN 4905 Individual Study in Linguistics. F, S, SS. Credits: I to 3. Individual study for Linguistics majors. LIN 4970 Senior Thesis. Credits: 4; max. of 12. Service Courses for International Students English for Nonnative Speakers ENS 2441 English Language and Writing for Foreign Students. Credits: 3. A composition course designed to teach the basics of expository writing. May be taken by foreign students as the equivalent of ENC 1101. (C) ENS 4449 Scholarly Writing. Credits: 3tf. Review and intensive practice of principles of compo- sition for academic purposes with emphasis on the needs of each student's own discipline. ENS 4450 Research Writing. F, S. Credits: 3fft. Classwork and tutorials designed to help international students through writing practice to produce accept- able research papers, comprehensive exams, and dis- sertations. ENS 4501 Academic Spoken English I. Credits: 4tt. For international graduate students, especially those who expect to become teaching assistants. No credit toward any graduate degree. Intensive training in public speaking, pronunciation, and classroom skills. ENS 4502 Academic Spoken English II. Credits: 2 to 3ff; Prereq: score of 220 on SPEAK and teaching appointment. Required for international graduate students who score between 220 and 250 on the SPEAK test and are teaching. No credit toward any graduate degree. T.A.'s are videotaped biweekly. Instruction addresses language, cultural and pedagogical problems encoun- tered in the classroom. ENS 4503 Academic Spoken English Tutorial. Credits: 3ff; Prereq: ENS 4501 or score of 220 on SPEAK. For international graduate students. No credit toward any graduate degree. Focus on the language and inter- personal communication skills needed for one-on-one exchanges. International students tutor undergradu- ates in their area of expertise. Tutoring sessions are videotaped and analyzed. TSL 3370 Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language. Credits: 3. Provides historical overview of trends in language teaching technology leading to communicative approaches to techniques for teaching listening, speak- ing, reading, writing. Trains students to instruct small groups and individuals in English language skills. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1996-97 Maurer, V.G., Chair; Emerson, R.; Hall, H.; Moto- widlo, S.; Plater, M.; Ray, J.; Scully, J.; Thomas, R.; Tosi, H.; Wooton, L.; Wyman, J. Students should carefully note course prerequi- sites as they are strictly enforced. A current/revised listing of course prerequisites is available from the Undergraduate Programs, 100 Business Building. Business Law BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business. F, S, SS. Credits: 4. Introduction to the legal environment of business and organizations. Emphasis on public and regulatory law and on the social, political and ethical aspects of legal issues in business. Subjects include the nature of law and legal process; administrative law of contracts and torts; business and the constitution; statutory and common law; contracts and torts; business organiza- tions and securities, antitrust, consumer protection, employment law. BUL 4351 Business Law Problems. F, S, SS. Credits: 4; Prereq: BUL 4310. A study of the principles governing commercial trans- actions. Contracts, sales, documents of tilte, secured transactions, commerical paper and payment systems and related subject areas. Emphasis given to the Uniform Commercial Code and other federal and uni- form state law. BUL 4352 Business Law. F, S, SS. Credits: 4; Prereq: BUL 4310. A study of the principles governing property and business relationships. Subjects include real and per- sonal property. mortgages and liens, wills, trusts, decedent's estates, bankruptcy. Business organiza- tions, securities regulations and accountant's liability. BUL 4905 Individual Work in the Legal Area. F, S, SS. Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: BUL 4310, senior standing or permission of instructor. A written report is required. May be repeated with change of content for up to a maximum of 6 credits. BUL 4930 Special Topics. F, S, SS. Credits: 1 to 4; permission of department. May be repeated with a change of content for up to a maximum of 8 credits. Variable content course providing an opportunity for study in depth of topics not offered in other courses and of topics of special current significance. BUL 4956 International Studies in Business Law. F, S,SS. Credits: 1 to 4; Maximum of 4 credits. May be repeated with a change of content up to a maximum of 12 credits. Admission to an approved study abroad program and permission of the department. This course is designed to provide a mechanism by which formal course work taken at a foreign univer- sity as part of an approved study abroad program can be recorded on the transcript and counted toward graduation at the University of Florida. Management MAN 3025 Principles of Management. F,S,SS. Credits: 4. Fundamentals of management underlying the solu- tion of problems of organization and operation of business enterprises. (S) tt Grading is on S-U basis only.