This course is designed to permit visiting scholars, or existing staff, to offer postgraduate level courses in their particular areas of specialization. The topic and content of the courses will vary from year to year depending on the availability of specialized staff. Examples of specialized topics that may be offered include: Language and Gender, Second Language Reading and Writing, Language Typology, Morphology and Lexicography, etc.

CILO-1: Demonstrate knowledge about the special topic in the area of linguistics. CILO-2: Plan and execute his or her own research project within the area of the special topic. CILO-3: Identify, gather, and organize information and materials related to presentations, the course essay, and other writings.