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, history, and function of human language and (2) to prepare them for careers in which language or language structure 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

Choose six hours (two courses) or nine hours (three courses) from 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:6-9

Note: If a student takes two linguistics courses, then three electives will be required; if a student takes three linguistics courses, only two electives will be needed.

Electives in related disciplines:

Choose six hours (two courses) or nine hours (three courses) from the following:

CIS 202Introduction to Programming - Visual Basic

3

CIS 205Introduction to Programming - C++

3

CIS 326Introduction to Databases

3

COMS 250Introduction to Intercultural Communication

3

COMS 333Social Media and Community

3

COMS 350Communication, Culture and Diversity

3

CS 170Introduction to Computer Science

4

EDSP 320Language Development and Intervention for Young Children

3

IST 250International Culture and Diversity

3

NEUR 121Introduction to Brain and Behavior

3

NEUR 223Brain Development and Sex Differences

3

PHIL 106Beginning Logic

3

PHIL 412Symbolic Logic

3

PSY 121Introduction to Brain and Behavior

3

PSY 223Brain Development and Sex Differences

3

PSY 281Psychological Research Methods

3

PSY 300Human Factors in Design

3

PSY 356Cognitive Development of the Infant and Child

3

PSY 380Cognitive Psychology

3

ENG 300-level or higherelective

3

Total Credit Hours:6-9

Foreign Language

Foreign Language Take two from FRN, GER, ITL, LAT, SPA, CHI, RUS, etc.

6

Total Credit Hours:6

Note: Foreign language courses do not have to be in the same language.

Total Credit Hours: 21