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Linguistics Requirements

 

Concentration in Linguistics / Minor in Linguistics / Previous Requirements

 

Please note that the first set of requirements below will apply to all new majors.  Students who started under the old system may choose which set of requirements to follow. Download a pdf for a printable copy of the guidelines for new majors. Non-concentration course requirements can be found within the undergraduate advising guide.

 

Concentration in Language and Linguistics

 

English majors must take at least 15 hours of 300/400 level courses in the major. A minimum grade of C is required in each course in this concentration. 

 

Gateway Course (6 cr.)

• ENG Z205 Introduction to the English Language
• ENG Z206 Introduction to Language Use

 

Concentration Core (12 cr.)

Choose four from these courses:

• ENG Z301 History of the English Language
• ENG Z302 Understanding Language Structure: Syntax
• ENG Z303 Understanding Language Meaning: Semantics
• ENG Z310 Language in Context: Sociolinguistics
• ENG Z432 Second Language Acquisition
• ENG W310 Language and the Study of Writing
• ASL L340 Discourse Analysis: English
• ANTH A300 Language and Culture
• ANTH L401 Language, Power and Gender

 

English Experience (12 cr.)

In consultation with your advisor, choose four English courses at the 200-level or above, with at least two at the 300- or 400-level. At least three courses must be outside of the Language and Linguistics concentration and at least one course must be in Literature. Please see your advisor to have your program of study approved.

 

 

Capstone (3 cr.)

Choose one:

• ENG E450 Capstone Seminar
• ENG Z405 Topics in the Study of Language

 

 

 

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Minor in Linguistics

 

The minor in linguistics is intended for students who wish to expand their knowledge of language structure and use. Courses provide a background in linguistic theory and practice.

 

Required

Z205

 

Electives

Twelve credit hours from the following courses:

 

• English Z206, Z301, Z302, Z310, Z432, Z434, Z441, W310
• Anthropology L300, L401
• American Sign Language L340, L342

In consultation with an advisor, advanced students may request permission to take a graduate course in linguistics in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the minor.
 

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Previous Requirements

 

Gateway Course (3 cr.)

Z205 Introduction to the English Language

 

Distribution Courses (9 cr.)

One 3-credit course each, at the 200 level or above, in literature, writing (excluding W396 Writing Fellows Training Seminar, E398 Internship in English, and creative writing courses), creative writing, or film studies.

 

Core Course (3 cr.)

Z206 Introduction to Grammar

 

General and Applied Linguistics (12 cr.)

Choose four:

• Z301 History of the English Language
• Z302 Understanding Language Structure: Syntax
• Z310 Language in Context: Sociolinguistics
• Z432 Second Language Acquisition
• Anthropology L300 Language and Culture
• Anthropology L401 Language, Power, and Gender
• W310 Language and Study of Writing
• Z400 Teaching English for Specific Purposes
• Z434 Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language
• Z441 Materials Preparation for ESL Instruction

 

English Elective (3 cr.)

One additional course, at the 200 level or above. E398 Internship in English or a course in linguistics, literature, writing, creative writing, or film.

 

Capstone Seminar (3 cr.)

E450

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