Linguistics

The minor in linguistics is intended for students who wish to expand their knowledge of language structure and use. This program of study provides an excellent foundation in linguistic theory and application.

A minor in Linguistics (ENG) requires satisfactory completion of the following requirements:

  • Satisfactory progress toward completion of the baccalaureate degree in the student’s home school
  • Completion of 15 credit hours, with a minimum grade of C in each course
  • At least 9 credit hours must be at the 300-400 level
  • No more than 6 credit hours can be from departments other than English.

Required:

  • ENG–Z 205 Introduction to the English Language (3 cr.)

Electives:

Choose 12 credit hours from the following courses:

Anthropology

  • ANTH–L 300 Language and Culture (3 cr.)
  • ANTH–L 401 Language, Power, and Gender (3 cr.)

American Sign Language/ Interpretation

  • ASL–L 340 Discourse Analysis: English (3 cr.)
  • ASL–L 342 Disclosure Analysis: ASL (3 cr.)

Philosophy

  • PHIL–P 265 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (3 cr.)
  • PHIL–P 368 Philosophy of Language (3 cr.)

English

  • ENG-Z 205: Introduction to the English Language (Core course) (3 cr.)
  • ENG-Z 206: Introduction to Language Use (3 cr.)
  • ENG-Z 301: History of the English Language (3 cr.)
  • ENG-Z 302: Understanding Language Structure: Syntax (3 cr.)
  • ENG-Z 303: Understanding Language Meaning: Semantics (3 cr.)
  • ENG-Z 310: Language in Context: Sociolinguistics (3 cr.)
  • ENG-Z 400: Teaching English for Specific Purposes (3 cr.)
  • ENG-Z 405: Topics in the Study of Language (Topics may vary each semester) (3 cr.)
  • ENG-Z 432: Second Language Acquisition (3 cr.)
  • ENG-Z 434: Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language (3 cr.)
  • ENG-Z 441 Materials Preparation for ESL Instruction (3 cr.)
  • ENG-W 310 Language and the Study of Writing (3 cr.)

World Languages and Cultures

  • FREN-F 402: Introduction to French linguistics (3 cr.)
  • FREN-F 421: Fourth- Year French (3 cr.)
  • FREN-F 423: The Craft of Translation (3 cr.)
  • GER-G 340: German language and Society: Past and Present (3 cr.)
  • GER-G 465: The Structure of German (3 cr.)
  • GER-G 333: German translation Practice (3 cr.)
  • GER-G 423: The Craft of Translation (3 cr.)
  • SPAN-S 323: Introduction to Translation Spanish and English (3 cr.)
  • SPAN-S 326: Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3 cr.)
  • SPAN-S 409: Hispanic Sociolinguistics (3 cr.)
  • SPAN-S 410: The Acquisition of Spanish (3 cr.)
  • SPAN-S 423: the Craft of Translation (3 cr.)
  • SPAN-S 425: Spanish Phonetics (3 cr.)
  • SPAN-S 427: the Structure of Spanish (3 cr.)
  • SPAN-S 428: Applied Spanish Linguistics (3 cr.)
  • WLAC-F 350: Introduction to Translation Studies and Interpreting (3 cr.)
  • WLAC-F 330: Introduction to Translating French and English (3 cr.)
  • WLAC-F 450: Computers in Translation (3 cr.)

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.

For more information, contact:

Professor Fred DiCamilla
Director of Linguistics Undergraduate Program
fdicamil@iupui.edu
(317) 274-04804
Cavanaugh Hall (CA), 501T

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