LING 006. First Year Seminar: Clarity in Communication

In this course, we will look at the ways in which written and verbal communication can be made clearer through the lens of linguistics - the scientific study of language patterns. Primarily, we will pull from the fields of syntax (the study of word order and grammar) and semantics (the study of language meaning) to investigate topics such as ambiguity, implied meaning, tone, logical arguments, organization, and even punctuation. Students will evaluate and improve their own writing and general communication, which makes this course an especially good fit for students who would like to feel more confident about their essay writing. Writers of all levels welcome. No prior knowledge of linguistics required.
Social Sciences.
1 credit.
Fall 2023. O'Leary.
Department website: https://www.swarthmore.edu/linguistics

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