Linguistics Minor

Linguistics is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the scientific study of language:  its structure, its function in society, and its historical development.  The minor is a natural complement to any major in which the nature of language is considered.

Degree Requirements

The minor in linguistics consists of five courses selected from the list below. Students should consult with their advisers to ensure that their courses constitute a focused program of study.

Requirements List

One gateway course

LIN 110/ENG 110/GER 110/SPA 110CC: INTRO TO LANGUAGE AND MIND

4

Three core courses

LIN 201PHONOLOGY

4

and

LIN 202SYNTAX

4

and

LIN 226/ANT 226/SLA 226LANGUAGE IN CULTURE

4

And one elective from the following

LIN 203/ENG 203CC: ENGLISHES THEN & NOW

4

LIN 214/EDU 214/LAT 214/GRK 214/SLA 214SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

4

LIN 220/ANT 220/CRE 222LANGUAGE DEATH/REVITALIZATION

4

LIN 225/SLA 225CC:LOST & FOUND IN TRANSLATION

4

LIN 233/ENG 233RUNES, RIDDLES, AND DRAGONS

4

COM 110CC:INTRO COMP SCI & PROB SOLV

4

COM 316ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

4

ITL 315ITAL LANG: HIST,USAGE,& STRUCT

4

PHI 103LOGIC

4

SPA 312THE SOUNDS OF SPANISH

4

SPA 325TEACHING & LEARNING SPANISH

4

PSY 307COGNITIVE PROCESSES

4

Program Director: F. Morelli 

Core faculty and advisors: P. Ivanov, T. King, F. Morelli

Affiliated faculty: J. Bennett; D. Ferhatovic, E. Kuder, L.Little, M. Lizarralde