Understanding the history of languages is a valuable study for linguists, especially as our intent here is to understand this history in light of the Biblical narrative. 

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Students will engage in a single discussion thread focused on analyzing the arguments typically used for studying the history of language (CLO: A). 

Critical Engagement Assignments (5)

Students will complete five Critical Engagement Assignments. Each of these has specific instructions that require students to interact with course material and outside research focusing on a component of the class. These are to be succinct analysis and assessment pieces rather than long contributions (CLO: A, B, C, D). 

Babel and the History of Language Proposal Assignment

This assignment will prepare students for their final research assignment. Here students must identify a research question(s), thesis statement, early research, and an annotation of this research by pointing to how these sources address the research question(s) (CLO: B, C). 

Babel and the History of Language Research Assignment

This assignment will require students to conduct research on how Babel has played a role in the history of language. This research paper should be 10-12 pages with the same number of sources (CLO: B, C).

Reflection Assignment

Students will reflect on the course, the material, and how this has aided in their understanding of the course topics. This is a metacognitive assignment asking students to not only know, but to reflect on how they have learned (CLO: D).