Linguistics Minor

The minor in Descriptive Linguistics provides students with a foundation in the core cognitive and social theories of human language.  The minor is ideal for majors in Psychological Science, Computer Science, Communication, Education, English, World Languages, Anthropology, and the Social Sciences.

Requirements (18 Credits):

Required Courses (12 credits):

LING 400	Linguistic Analysis	3
LING 412/LING 512	Syntax	3
LING 413/LING 513	Phonology	3
LING 414	Variation and Discourse	3

Students must choose TWO electives from the following:

LING 200	Introduction to Linguistics	3
LING 230	The Study of Language	3
LING 300	Language Acquisition	3
LING 497	Second Language Acquisition	3
LING 430/LING 530	Topics in Applied Linguistics	3
LING 431	The History of the English Language	3
LING 437/LING 537	Introduction to Multilingualism	3
LING 450	Internship in Applied Linguistics	3

Total Credit Hours: 18