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 110	CC: INTRO TO LANGUAGE AND MIND	4
	Three core courses
LIN 201	PHONOLOGY	4
	and
LIN 202	SYNTAX	4
	and
LIN 226/ANT 226/SLA 226	LANGUAGE IN CULTURE	4
	And one elective from the following
LIN 203/ENG 203	CC: ENGLISHES THEN & NOW	4
LIN 214/EDU 214/LAT 214/GRK 214/SLA 214/GER 214	SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION	4
LIN 220/ANT 220/CRE 222	LANGUAGE DEATH/REVITALIZATION	4
LIN 225/SLA 225	CC:LOST & FOUND IN TRANSLATION	4
LIN 233/ENG 233	RUNES, RIDDLES, AND DRAGONS	4
COM 110	CC:INTRO COMP SCI & PROB SOLV	4
COM 316	ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE	4
ITL 315	ITAL LANG: HIST,USAGE,& STRUCT	4
PHI 103	LOGIC	4
SPA 312	THE SOUNDS OF SPANISH	4
SPA 325	TEACHING & LEARNING SPANISH	4
PSY 307	COGNITIVE 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