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Major in LLCL: linguistics

The Bachelor of Arts in LLCL with a Linguistics ConcentrationÌýrequires 36-37 credits in linguistics and related disciplines (in addition to fulfilling College and University requirements). All courses must be completed with a grade of Ìý‘C’ or better.

Students starting in Fall 2026 or later need to take:

  • 2Ìýgeneral core courses (6 credits; same courses for Linguistics and all other LLCL concentrations):Ìý
    1. LIT 3060 Introduction to Comparative Literature
    2. LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics (prerequisite for most LIN courses, should be taken as soon as possible)
  • 3 linguistics-specific core courses (9 credits)Ìý
    1. LIN 4326 Phonetics & Phonology
    2. LIN 4430 Morphology & Syntax
    3. LIN 4802 Semantics & Pragmatics
  • 5 Linguistics electives (15 credits)
  • ÌýEXP 3505Ìý Cognition
  • ÌýFRE 3780Ìý Pronunciation et Phonetique
  • ÌýFRE 4850Ìý Structure of Modern French
  • ÌýITAÌý 3300Ìý Italian Writing Workshop
  • ÌýITAÌý 4730Ìý Tessere La Lingua / Weaving Language
  • ÌýITTÌý 3100Ìý Reflessioni / Reflections: Italian TranslationÌý
  • ÌýLIN 2001Ìý Introduction to Language
  • ÌýLIN 2607Ìý Perspectives on Language
  • ÌýLIN 3006Ìý Languages of the World
  • ÌýLIN 3133Ìý Patterns of Language
  • ÌýLIN 4600Ìý Sociolinguistics
  • ÌýLIN 4620Ìý Bilingualism
  • ÌýLIN 4609Ìý Introduction to AI and Languages: History, Ethics and Applications
  • ÌýLIN 4680Ìý Structure of Modern EnglishÌý
  • ÌýLIN 4701Ìý Psycholinguistics
  • ÌýLIN 4710Ìý Normal Processes of Speech and Language Development
  • ÌýLIN 4810Ìý Introduction to Semiotics
  • ÌýLIN 4930Ìý Special Topics
  • ÌýSPN 4740 Spanish Sociolinguistics
  • ÌýSPN 4790 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
  • ÌýSPN 4850 Structure of Modern Spanish
  • ÌýTSL 4080Ìý Introduction to Theories and Practices of TESOL
  • ÌýTSL 4251Ìý Applied Linguistics and TESOL

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  • 2 LLCL electivesÌý (6 - 8 credits)
    • LIT 2000Ìý Introduction to Literature
    • LIT 2100Ìý Introduction to World Literature
    • SPT 2530 Hispanic Culture and CivilizationÌý
    • Upper-division courses with the following prefixes: FOL, FRE, FRT, FRW, GER, GET, GEW, HBR, ITA, ITT, ITW, JPN, LAS, LIN, LIT, SPN, SPT, SPW

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For more information on the current and previous BA degree requirements, please see the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Catalog.

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