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B.A. Program

Linguistics at CSULB

What is linguistics anyway?

Linguistics is the science of language. It explores:

  • How languages work.
  • How people learn their first language, and how they learn second languages.
  • How the events in the world are influenced by contact between groups that speak different languages.

Why should I major in it?

By taking the major in Linguistics leading to the B.A., you could begin preparing yourself for a career in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), a teaching specialty that is certainly in demand both in the U.S. and overseas.

Are you bilingual?

Do you speak English and Spanish, English and Japanese, English and Korean, or English and Chinese? Linguistics is a major that allows you to capitalize on your bilingual ability, giving you a head start.

Still interested?

Visit Dr. Nancy Hall in Psychology Building 217 or call at (562) 985-2656 to talk about our B.A. programs. You can also find more information about linguistics undergraduate programs in the university catalog online.