Linguistics Minor

Coordinator: Mark LeTourneau
Location: Elizabeth Hall, Room 243
Telephone: 801-626-6386

The Linguistics Minor is an interdisciplinary program that introduces students the scientific study of language as a complement to a broad range of majors.

Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses used toward the minor (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable.)
Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 21 credit hours is required for this minor.
Program Code: 3057
CIPC: 239999

Course Requirements for Minor

1. Foundation Course (3 credit hours)

ENGL 3010 - Introduction to Linguistics Credits: (3)

2. Language Structures Course (3-4 credit hours)

Select one of the following

CS 4110 - Concepts of Formal Languages and Algorithms for Computing Credits: (4)
ENGL 3030 - Structure of English Credits: (3)
ENGL 3050 - Grammar, Style, and Usage for Advanced Writing Credits: (3)
FL 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: (3)
FL 3360 - Advanced Grammar Credits: (3)
PHIL 2200 - Deductive Logic Credits: (3)

Note:

In lieu of taking one of the above courses, students may satisfy the Language Structures requirement by presenting coursework in a foreign or second language as follows: Either [1] 12 hours (or the equivalent for two years of study at another institution) in a modern Romance or Germanic language with an average grade of B or [2] 8 hours (or the equivalent for one year of study at another institution) in another language (including American Sign Language) with an average grade of C.

Non-native speakers of English may satisfy this requirement by demonstrating their proficiency in English through passing the LEAP Level 5 Challenge Test.

Students substituting language proficiency for the Language Structure requirement must take another three hours of elective credit to achieve 21 hours.

3. Sub-Disciplines and Applications of Linguistics Courses (6-7 credit hours)

Select two of the following

ANTH 1040 HU/DV - Language and Culture Credits: (3)
CS 4500 - Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks Credits: (4)
COMM 3000 - Communication Theory Credits: (3)
COMM 3080 - Intercultural Communication Credits: (3)
COMM 3090 - Gender and Communication Credits: (3)
EDUC 4250 - Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Implementation Credits: (3)
EDUC 4270 - Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners Credits: (3)
ENGL 3040 - History of the English Language Credits: (3)
ENGL 4410 - Strategies and Methodology of Teaching ESL/Bilingual Credits: (3)
ENGL 4420 - English Phonology and Syntax for ESL/Bilingual Teachers Credits: (3)
ENGL 4450 - ESL/Bilingual Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Practices Credits: (3)
FL 3320 - Applied Language Studies Credits: (1-3) *
FL 4340 - Foreign Language Acquisition and Teaching for Proficiency Credits: (3)
PSY 3450 - Psychology of Language Credits: (3)

Note:

* “Applied Language Studies” shall be understood to include any version of FL 3320 whose linguistic content is at least 50%. The coordinator of the minor will make that determination in consultation with the chair of Foreign Languages and the Linguistics Minor Committee.

4. Electives (4-9 credit hours)*

Select either courses from the preceding areas 2 and 3 not counted for those areas, or in combination with (either or both of) the following LING courses:

LING 4830 - Directed Readings in Linguistics Credits: (1-3)
LING 4900 - Variable Topics in Linguistics Credits: (1-3)

Note:

Other courses (seminars, etc.) may be accepted in the Electives group on an individual basis, as approved by the coordinator for the minor.

* Students should select elective courses as appropriate to meet the 21 credit hour requirement. Nine hours of elective credit will be necessary if a student has substituted courses in a second or foreign language in the Language Structures requirement.

5. Capstone Course (3 credit hours)

LING 4830 - Directed Readings in Linguistics Credits: (1-3) (3 credit hours required) or
LING 4990 - Centering Experience Credits: (3)

Note:

Up to three hours required for a student’s major or another minor (excluding strands in the BIS degree) may be counted toward the 21 hours required for the linguistics minor, consistent with the policies and requirements of the department, minor or program in question.

Students may take no more than eight hours with the same prefix (beyond the Foundations course).