The Minor

Two of the following courses must be chosen as “cores”:
201 Introduction to Linguistic Theory
401 Introduction to Syntax
402 Speech Sounds and Structure

One 400-level in addition to the chosen core is required.

Two linguistics courses at the 300 level or above must also be chosen. Selection varies from year to year, but may include:
390A Controlling the Discourse
391BH Oral Styles and Discourse Modes in African American English (Honors)
393A Seminar: Language Production
394A Language and Mind
395A Seminar: Introduction to African American English
397A Special Topics: Discourse Analysis
397C Special Topics: Linguistics and Literature
401 Introduction to Syntax (if not chosen as a “core”)
402 Speech Sounds and Structure (if not chosen as a“core”)
404 Field Methods
411 Introduction to Language Acquisition
412 Language Processing and the Brain
413 Sociolinguistics
492A Seminar in Phonology
495B Typology and Universal Grammar
496 Independent Study
497A Special Topics: Acquisition of Phonology
501 Linguistic Theory and the Grammar of English
503 Intermediate Syntax
505 Introduction to Historical Linguistics
510 Introduction to Semantics
Any other Linguistics course currently being offered at the 300 level or higher.

Notes: See “Interdisciplinary Programs” under Linguistics for details of prerequisites.

LINGUIST 201 is prerequisite to 401, 404, 409, 412, 505, 510.

Up to 6 transfer credits may be accepted.

One non-“core” course may be taken Pass/Fail. (“Core” courses are 201, 401, 402.)

One 3-credit Independent Study is allowed as part of the minor.

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