Linguistics Minor

The purpose of the minor in linguistics is (1) to contribute to students' liberal education by allowing them to investigate the nature, acquisition and function of human language, especially its history, structure and role in society; and (2) to prepare them for careers in which language is of central importance, including careers in education, law, communications, foreign language, translation, journalism, technical writing, psychology, anthropology and speech pathology.

Linguistics Minor Requirements

Linguistics Courses

Select five of the following:

ENG 205	Language: Culture and Mind	3
ENG 305	Introduction to Linguistics	3
ENG 315	Structure of English	3
ENG 393	History of the English Language	3
ENG 394	Language and Society	3
ENG 401	Semantics	3
ENG 404	Advanced Syntax	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Electives

Select any two courses from one or more of the following categories:

Total Credit Hours:

6

English

Any 300-400 level course in ENG

Foreign Language

Any 300-400 level course in FRN, GER, ITL, LAT, SPA

Formal Systems

CIS 205	Introduction to Programming - C++	3
CS 170	Introduction to Computer Science	4
MATH 252	Boolean Algebra	3
MATH 260	Fortran Programming	3
MATH 300	Introduction to Mathematical Proofs	3
PHIL 412	Symbolic Logic	3

Total Credit Hours: 21

The minor in Linguistics does not include the general education requirement in composition (six-semester hours).