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24.906J / 21F.024J The Linguistic Study of Bilingualism, Fall 2006
(2006-12)This course describes development of bilingualism in human history (from Lucy to present day). It focuses on linguistic aspects of bilingualism; models of bilingualism and language acquisition; competence versus performance; ... -
24.919 Topics in Linguistics: Creole Languages and Caribbean Identities, Spring 2004
(2004-06)The Creole languages spoken in the Caribbean are linguistic by-products of the historical events triggered by colonization and the slave trade in Africa and the "New World". In a nutshell, these languages are the results ... -
24.921 Special Topics in Linguistics: Genericity, Spring 2007
(2007-06)This course will investigate the semantics of generic sentences, i.e., sentences that are used to talk about habits, tendencies, dispositions, or kinds. For instance: Dogs are good pets. The giant panda is an ... -
24.946 Linguistic Theory and the Japanese Language, Fall 2001
(2001-12)Detailed examination of the grammar of Japanese and its structure which is significantly different from English, with special emphasis on problems of interest in the study of linguistic universals. Data from a broad group ... -
24.953 Argument Structure and Syntax, Spring 2003
(2003-06)This course is a detailed investigation of the major issues and problems in the study of lexical argument structure and how it determines syntactic structure. Its empirical scope  is along three dimensions: typology, ... -
24.954 Pragmatics in Linguistic Theory, Fall 2002
(2002-12)Formal theories of context-dependency, presupposition, implicature, context-change, focus and topic. Special emphasis on the division of labor between semantics and pragmatics. Applications to the analysis of quantification, ... -
24.954 Pragmatics in Linguistic Theory, Fall 2004
(2004-12)Formal theories of context-dependency, presupposition, implicature, context-change, focus and topic. Special emphasis on the division of labor between semantics and pragmatics. Applications to the analysis of quantification, ... -
24.961 Introduction to Phonology, Fall 2002
(2002-12)The year-long Introduction to Phonology reviews at the graduate level fundamental notions of phonological analysis and introduces students to current debates, research and analytical techniques. The Fall term reviews issues ... -
24.963 Linguistic Phonetics, Fall 2005
(2005-12)This course is a study of speech sounds: how we produce and perceive them and their acoustic properties. It explores the influence of the production and perception systems on phonological patterns and sound change. Acoustic ... -
24.973 Advanced Semantics, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Current work on semantics and questions of logic and meaning for syntactic systems in generative grammar. -
24.973 Advanced Semantics, Spring 2005
(2005-06)Current work on semantics and questions of logic and meaning for syntactic systems in generative grammar. From the course home page: Course Description This course is the second of the three parts of our graduate introduction ... -
24.979 Topics in Semantics, Fall 2002
(2002-12)This seminar will investigate the expression of gradability, comparison and degree in natural language. The course will address the following major issues, though we may also include other topics according to the interests ... -
3.012 Fundamentals of Materials Science, Fall 2003
(2003-12)This subject describes the fundamentals of bonding, energetics, and structure that underpin materials science. From electrons to silicon to DNA: the role of electronic bonding in determining the energy, structure, and ... -
3.014 Materials Laboratory, Fall 2005
(2005-12)This course is a required sophomore subject in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, designed to be taken in conjunction with the core lecture subject 3.012 Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering ... -
3.016 Mathematics for Materials Scientists and Engineers, Fall 2003
(2003-12)The class will cover mathematical techniques necessary for understanding of materials science and engineering topics such as energetics, materials structure and symmetry, materials response to applied fields, mechanics and ... -
3.021J / 1.021J / 10.333J / 18.361J / 22.00J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, Spring 2008
(2008-06)This course explores the basic concepts of computer modeling and simulation in science and engineering. We'll use techniques and software for simulation, data analysis and visualization. Continuum, mesoscale, atomistic and ... -
3.021J / 1.021J / 10.333J / 18.361J / 22.00J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, Spring 2011
(2011-06)This subject provides an introduction to modeling and simulation (IM/S), covering continuum methods, atomistic and molecular simulation (e.g. molecular dynamics) as well as quantum mechanics. These tools play an increasingly ... -
3.044 Materials Processing, Spring 2005
(2005-06)The goal of 3.044 is to teach cost-effective and sustainable production of solid material with a desired geometry, structure or distribution of structures, and production volume. Toward this end, it is organized around ... -
3.051J / 20.340J Materials for Biomedical Applications, Spring 2004
(2004-06)Introduction to the interactions between cells and surfaces of biomaterials. Surface chemistry and physics of selected metals, polymers, and ceramics. Surface characterization methodology. Modification of biomaterials ... -
3.082 Materials Processing Laboratory, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Student project teams design and fabricate a materials engineering prototype using appropriate processing technologies (injection molding, thermoforming, investment casting, powder processing, brazing, etc.). Emphasis on ...