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 205Language: Culture and Mind

3

ENG 305Introduction to Linguistics

3

ENG 315Structure of English

3

ENG 393History of the English Language

3

ENG 394Language and Society

3

ENG 401Semantics

3

ENG 404Advanced 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 205Introduction to Programming - C++

3

CS 170Introduction to Computer Science

4

MATH 252Boolean Algebra

3

MATH 260Fortran Programming

3

MATH 300Introduction to Mathematical Proofs

3

PHIL 412Symbolic Logic

3

Total Credit Hours: 21

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