LING 20
Introduction to Linguistic Analysis
Description: Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Introduction to theory and methods of linguistics: universal properties of human language; phonetic, phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic structures and analysis; nature and form of grammar. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Summer 2024 - So I didn't really know what to expect because Professor Lunardi was a relatively new professor and this was her first time teaching the class, but she did a pretty good job. I thought lecture was really clear, but I only really went to the first one because the slides thoroughly explained the content. Professor Lunardi also provided handouts and worksheets for optional practice. She's a bit of a harsh grader as she takes off points for small mistakes, but the lowest homework grade is dropped and there's an extra credit opportunity in the final. Overall, this class isn't something to worry about and you come out of it with a better understanding of linguistics.
Summer 2024 - So I didn't really know what to expect because Professor Lunardi was a relatively new professor and this was her first time teaching the class, but she did a pretty good job. I thought lecture was really clear, but I only really went to the first one because the slides thoroughly explained the content. Professor Lunardi also provided handouts and worksheets for optional practice. She's a bit of a harsh grader as she takes off points for small mistakes, but the lowest homework grade is dropped and there's an extra credit opportunity in the final. Overall, this class isn't something to worry about and you come out of it with a better understanding of linguistics.
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Spring 2025 - This class was kind of a paradox for me. The material felt extremely difficult at times and I always felt like I was falling behind, but when it came to the exams, I somehow got close to 100 both times. I went to lecture regularly (though I know the majority of my peers didn't) and I also studied pretty heavily before the exams. It was the grading that saved me!! Considering the high averages, I think the TAs were very lenient across the board. The professor was unhelpful and a terrible lecturer tho. D1 YAPPER and not in a good way. Overall, I enjoyed this class so much! Even though the material was tough sometimes, it was unlike anything I'd ever encountered and I loved every topic. I would def recommend! Grading scale was 50% Homework (slay), 25% Midterm, 25% Final. So yeah you're basically set up for success
Spring 2025 - This class was kind of a paradox for me. The material felt extremely difficult at times and I always felt like I was falling behind, but when it came to the exams, I somehow got close to 100 both times. I went to lecture regularly (though I know the majority of my peers didn't) and I also studied pretty heavily before the exams. It was the grading that saved me!! Considering the high averages, I think the TAs were very lenient across the board. The professor was unhelpful and a terrible lecturer tho. D1 YAPPER and not in a good way. Overall, I enjoyed this class so much! Even though the material was tough sometimes, it was unlike anything I'd ever encountered and I loved every topic. I would def recommend! Grading scale was 50% Homework (slay), 25% Midterm, 25% Final. So yeah you're basically set up for success
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Fall 2024 - I liked this class, there are a lot of resources to do well in it. The homework and review worksheets/practice exams are very similar to the midterm and final so if you want to do well, you definitely have the resources to do so. The lectures were generally pretty interesting and she cares about her students doing well in her class. I would take a class with her again if I could.
Fall 2024 - I liked this class, there are a lot of resources to do well in it. The homework and review worksheets/practice exams are very similar to the midterm and final so if you want to do well, you definitely have the resources to do so. The lectures were generally pretty interesting and she cares about her students doing well in her class. I would take a class with her again if I could.
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