Linguistics BA

Linguistics is the scientific study of languages as a general phenomenon. It aims to help answer broad questions concerning the nature of human cognition and communication. Students will learn about language universals as well as the ways in which languages differ from one another in terms of their sound patterns, syntax, and the way they encode meaning. They will also learn about the linguistic theories explaining and constraining linguistic knowledge, informed in part by experimental investigations of child language acquisition and adult language processing. Successful graduates will receive a cognitive science education with a focus on language; they will develop skills in data analysis, analytic reasoning, and experimental methods.

College:
College of Letters and Science

Department:
Linguistics

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Arts

Preparation for the Major

Complete three courses and a foreign language requirement as follows:

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Electives

Select two courses from the following list. Only one course from Psychology 10 or 100A may be applied.

Select 2 from 4 options:

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Foreign Language

Complete the equivalent to the sixth level of one foreign language or the equivalent to the third level of two different foreign languages.

Select 1 from 0 options:

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The Major

Complete 11 upper-division or graduate courses as follows:

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Additional Linguistics Electives

Select two courses from:

Select 2 from 4 options:

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Linguistics 165 series

Select two courses from: Students may substitute courses 200A, 200B, and 200C for 165A, 165B, and 165C respectively if they receive grades of A in 120A, 120B, and 120C respectively and have consent of instructor.

Select 2 from 3 options:

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Upper-Division Electives

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Honors Program

Departmental honors are awarded at graduation to those students who have a grade-point average of 3.6 or better in their junior and senior years and who have received a grade of A in Linguistics 198A and 198B or in 199.

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Honors Program Courses

The honors program is optional. To be eligible, students must complete one of the following options (in addition to meeting GPA and grade requirements).

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Honors Course Options

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Choose one of the following two options for the honors program.

Select 1 from 2 options

Honors Research Sequence

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Complete both courses in the honors research sequence.

Computing Specialization

Students may select a specialization in Computing by satisfying all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in the specified major and completing the following courses. Students graduate with a bachelor’s degree in their major and a specialization in Computing.

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Computing Specialization Requirements

This specialization is optional. Complete all of the following requirements to earn the specialization.

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Computing Specialization Core

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Complete all of the following groups of requirements.

Introduction to Computing

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Select one series from:

Select 1 from 2 options

Program in Computing

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Complete all three courses.

Computer Science

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Complete both courses.

Core Computational Courses

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Complete the following two courses:

Additional Linguistics Elective

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Select one course from:

Select 1 from 8 options