This course will deal with folk and expert theories of language. Linguists have identified various supposed misconceptions non-linguists have about language. However, from a philosophy of science point of view, the assumption that experts have superior insight into the ”true nature of things” is questionable. Hence, assumptions that linguists hold about language may similarly considered to be myths. After a thorough discussion of the philosophical background necessary for this course, a selection of language myths will be addressed. Participants should have a strong interest in philosophy and the ability to think dialectically.
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One research project with proposal and presentation, plus a set number of peer reviews.
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