Linguistics Minor/BIS

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Coordinator: John C. Trimble
Location: Elizabeth Hall, Room 422
Telephone: 801-626-6780

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 18.5 credit hours is required for this minor.
Program Code: 3057
CIPC: 239999

Courses

Linguistics Course Descriptions

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)
PHIL 2200 - Deductive Logic Credits: (3)
FRCH 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: (3) or
GRMN 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: (3) or
JPNS 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: (3) or
PTGS 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: (3) or
SPAN 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: (3)
FRCH 3360 - Advanced Grammar Credits: (3) or
GRMN 3360 - Advanced Grammar Credits: (3) or
JPNS 3360 - Advanced Grammar Credits: (3) or
PTGS 3360 - Advanced Grammar Credits: (3) or
SPAN 3360 - Advanced Grammar Credits: (3)

3. Sub-Disciplines and Applications of Linguistics Courses (11-12 credit hours)

Select two of the following

ANTH 1040 HU/CC - Language and Culture Credits: (3)
CS 4500 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Credits: (4)
COMM 3000 - Communication Theory Credits: (3)
COMM 3080 GLB - 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)
WLC 3320 - Applied Language Studies Credits: (1-3) *
PSY 3450 - Psychology of Language Credits: (3)
LING 4830 - Directed Readings in Linguistics Credits: (1-3)
LING 4900 - Variable Topics in Linguistics Credits: (1-3)

Note:

* “Applied Language Studies” shall be understood to include any version of WLC 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. Senior Reflection (.5 credit hours)

LING 4990 - Centering Experience Credits: (.5)

Note:

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