Minor in Linguistics

Minor in Linguistics - [code LINGUM01]

A minor in Linguistics consists of a minimum of 21 units, with at least one course selected from each of five subject area categories. Although not required for the minor, foreign language courses are recommended. In selecting courses, student should be aware that some courses have prerequisites, including language proficiency.

Courses which are counted for a major may not also be counted for a minor, but students who have taken a course from any category as a part of their major may substitute an elective with approval of the Department Chair.

Requirements

Select at least one course from each category:

  1. Category I Introduction:
    • ANTH/LING 170--Introduction to Linguistics
    • LING 363I--Implications of Human Language
  2. Category II Phonology:
    • CD 330--Speech and Hearing Science
    • LING 420--English Phonology
    • FREN 414--French Phonetics
    • GERM 303--German Phonetics
  3. Category III Syntax:
    • LING 421--English Syntax
    • FREN 411--Advanced French Syntax and Composition
    • SPAN 426--Spanish Morphology and Syntax
  4. Category IV Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics:
    • EDSP 454--Development of Communication Skills in Bilingual Contexts
    • LING 329--Introduction to Language Acquisition
    • PSY 438--Psycholinguistics
  5. Category V Language, Culture, and Society:
    • ANTH 412I--Culture and Communication
    • ANTH/LING 413--Language and Culture

Electives to a program total of 21 units selected from: any course listed above, CHLS 341; LING 423, 426; PHIL 484; SPAN 427, and variable/special topics courses on linguistics subjects offered through the participating departments. These topic courses are shown on an approved list available in the participating departments.