Prerequisite: LING311 and LING321.

Investigation of various topics in sign language research, using data from multiple signed and spoken languages to illuminate the fundamental nature of human language and the extent/limits of how human languages can vary. Topics include phonology, morphology, and syntax, native acquisition of signed languages, bimodal bilingual acquisition and heritage signers, sentence processing and production. Students will also gain hands-on experience analyzing sign language data and designing experiments to test various hypotheses. No previous sign language experience required.