Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics

Linguistics examines the complexity of human language. Linguists look at language as a set of systems of sound, words, and word structures and also from the perspective of how we as humans use language to communicate our knowledge, beliefs, and cultural values. The study of linguistics fosters a careful and considered examination of language, self, and others, and builds a strong foundation of critical thinking and world knowledge.

Linguists work as analysts, language engineers, speech scientists, communications managers, data scientists, annotators, public relations managers, or copywriters and editors. They help create devices that will execute commands, effectively develop and target online ads, provide translation and interpretation, analyze user experiences (UX) with a product or service, identify threats to national security and research miscommunication to avoid accidents in everyday situations.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics is comprised of a total of 24 credits: 12 credits of Core courses in Linguistics and 12 credits of approved Linguistics electives drawn from departments across campus. At least 3 credits must be at the 400 level. In addition, students must fulfill a second language requirement (see catalog for options).

 Linguistics Core Classes (12 cr.)

· LING 2110G Intro to Language

· LING 302V Language & Society

· LING 303 Exploring Lang. Systems

Plus one of:
· LING/PSY 301 Psycholinguistics
· LING 405 Topics in Linguistics
· LING 425 Language and the Mind
· LING 451 Indep. Studies in Ling
· LING 455* Research in Linguistics
*LING 455 is required for single majors.

Linguistics Electives (12 cr.)

If pursuing additional majors whose course work is listed as Linguistics electives, each program may contribute up to 6 credits from those approved to be counted toward elective credits for the BA in Linguistics.
ANTH 320 COMM 384 COMM 470 C S 370 LANG 490 PSYC 401* SPAN 476 SPHS 4510
BLED 4110 COMM 425 COMM 471 C S 409* LING 405† SPAN 330 SPAN 490* SPHS 4620
COMM 305 COMM 440 COMM 475 C S 466 LING 451* SPAN 340 SPAN 491 SPHS 4710
COMM 310 COMM 450 COMM 477 C S 471 LING 455† SPAN 393 SPAN 492 SPHS 4520
COMM 351 COMM 457 COMM 480 C S 479* PHIL 312 SPAN 399* SPAN 493 SPHS 4820
COMM 370 COMM 460 COMM 490* FREN 352 PHIL 315 SPAN 439 SPED 4340
COMM 376 COMM 462 COMM 491* GRMN 451* PORT 453* SPAN 461 SPHS 4610
COMM 377 COMM 465 COMM 495 GRMN 453 PSYC 301† SPAN 474 SPHS 4720
*All independent Study and Special Topics courses must be approved by the Linguistics Advisor
†Courses may be used as electives as long as they are not also used to fulfill core requirements

Linguistics Course Rotations

Fall 2022

LING 2110G
LING 302V
LING 303
LING 455
LING 500
LING 502
LING 503

Spring 2023

LING 2110G
LING 302V
LING 303
LING 405
LING 500
LING 502
LING 503

Fall 2023

LING 2110G
LING 302V
LING 303
LING 405
LING 500
LING 502
LING 503