Linguistics is the scientific study of language. Linguists explore the sounds, the words, the sentences, and the meanings of language. Linguistics is closely related to other areas of study which deal with human language and its uses. Such areas include philosophy, psychology, anthropology, sociology, computer science, literary studies, and education. The minor in linguistics may be combined with a major in many different fields of study. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of modern linguistic theory. The elective courses allow students to explore how these concepts relate to various other disciplines.
Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2012-2013)
In addition to meeting the following requirements for this degree, students must meet the university requirements for all minors.
Students pursuing this minor must complete 15 credits.
- One course (3 credits) in general linguistics: LING 306
- One course (3 credits) syntactic theory, phonological theory, or linguistic semantics chosen from: LING 486, 490, 485
- Three courses (9 credits) of electives chosen from: ANTH 114; COMM 305; FRLN 380, 385; LING 307, LING 450, LING 499, any foreign language course beyond 210
Other elective courses, when topic is relevant, may be applied to the minor with the prior written approval of the director.
Total: 15 credits
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.