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Linguistics is the study of the nature and use of language and provides insight into the workings of the human mind. The program ties together studies in many areas, such as anthropology, child and family studies, computer science, English and other languages, geography, literary criticism, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, speech communication, speech pathology, and linguistics proper.

LIN 201 is an introduction to linguistic studies and is a prerequisite to the major and to advanced courses. It does not, however, count toward major requirements.

Click Here for information on the M. A. program in Linguistic Studies.
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Linguistic-studies majors and prospective majors must consult the director of the program before registration.

To complete the major program in linguistic studies, students must meet the basic skills requirements in a Western language. They must also successfully complete six credits either in courses numbered above 212 in a single Western language or in courses in a single non-Western language. In addition, students must successfully complete LIN 301/601 Introductory Linguistic Analysis, LIN 431/631 Phonological Analysis, and LIN 441/641 Syntactic Analysis.

Major requirements also include the successful completion of at least 18 credits of additional work, of which at least 9 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above. The 18 credits must be in approved linguistic studies program courses, chosen from at least three of the following groups.

Psychology and Biology of Language

• CFS 365 Cognitive and Language Development
• COG 301 Introduction of Cognitive Science
• LIN 491/691 Universal Grammar and Second Language Acquisition
• LIN 591 Second-Language Acquisition
• CSD 212 Introduction to Speech, Language,and Hearing Disorders
• CSD 315/615 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
• CSD 305 Fundamentals of Speech Science
• CSD 316/616 Introduction to Applied Phonetics
• CSD 509 Neural Processes of Speech and Language
• CSD 540 Language Development and Disorders

Language in Culture and Society

• ANT 575 Culture and Communication
• LIN/ANT 202 Language of the World
• LIN 471/671 Dimensions of Bilingualism
• LIN/ANT 472 Language, Culture, and Society
• LIN/ANT/SOC 571 Topics in Sociolinguistics
• CRS 430/630 Intercultural Communication

Logic and Language

• PHI 251 Logic
• PHI 265 Chomsky, Chips, and Language
• PHI 365 Language and Mind
• PHI 551 Symbolic Logic
• PHI 552 Modal Logic
• PHI 565 Philosophy of Language
• PHI 651 Logic and Language

History and Structure of Language

• LIN/ANT 202 Languages of the World
• LIN 461/661 Introduction to Diachronic Linguistics

Language Pedagogy

• LIN 421 Methodology of Teaching English as a Second Language

To complete a minor in linguistic studies, students must take 18 credits, 12 of which must be in courses numbered above 299. Students also choose four courses from those listed below, in addition to taking both the following courses: LIN 301/601 Introductory Linguistic Analysis and LIN 441/641 Syntactic Analysis

Psycholinguistics/Sociolinguistics/History and Structure of Language

• ANT 372 Issues in Intercultural Conflict and Communication
• CFS 365 Cognitive and Language Development
• LIN 431/631 Phonological Analysis
• LIN 461/661 Introduction to Diachronic Linguistics
• LIN 471/671 Dimensions of Bilingualism
• COG 301 Introduction to Cognitive Science
• LIN/ANT 472 Language, Culture, and Society
• LIN 491/691 Universal Grammar and Second Language Acquisition
• LIN/ANT/SOC 571 Topics in Sociolinguistics
• LIN 591 Second-Language Acquisition
• CRS 430/630 Intercultural Speech Communication

Philosophy of Language

• PHI 251 Logic
• PHI 365 Language and Mind
• PHI 551 Symbolic Logic
• PHI 565 Philosophy of Language
• PHI 651 Logic and Language

The English Language

• LIN 421 Methodology of Teaching English as a Second Language

Languages of the World

• LIN/ANT 202 Languages of the World
• LIN/ANT 472 Language, Culture, and Society
• CRS 430/630 Intercultural Speech Communication