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:

Requirements List

LIN 110/ENG 110/GER 110/SPA 110	INTRO TO LANGUAGE AND MIND	4
	Two courses from the following:
LIN 201	PHONOLOGY	4
	or
LIN 202	SYNTAX	4
	or
LIN 226/ANT 226/SLA 226	LANGUAGE IN CULTURE	4
	Two additional courses from the following
LIN 214/LAT 214/GRK 214/SLA 214	SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION	4
LIN 220/ANT 220	LANGUAGE DEATH/REVITALIZATION	4
LIN 233/ENG 233	RUNES, RIDDLES, AND DRAGONS	4
COM 110	INTRO COMPUTER SCI/PROB SOLV	4
COM 316	ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE	4
SPA 325	FOREIGN LANGUAGE METHODOLOGY	4
PHI 103	LOGIC	4

At least three of the five courses must be at the intermediate or advanced level.  Students should consult with their advisers to ensure that their courses constitute a focused program of study.