General Linguistics Option
The General option focuses on the core areas of theoretical linguistics (phonetics, phonology, syntax, and semantics), with ample opportunity to include courses incorporating experimental methods, as well as electives, including advanced foreign language courses.Â
Option Requirements
General Linguistics Major Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Requirements | ||
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý350 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý450 | Introduction to Phonetics | 3 |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý461 | Introduction to Phonology | 3 |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý464 | Introduction to Syntax | 3 |
| Special Requirements | ||
| Select at least three of the following: | 9 | |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý415 | First Language Acquisition | |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý420 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý430 | Language and Society | |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý455 | Semantics | |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý468 | Language in its Various Forms: | |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý470 | Historical/Comparative Linguistics | |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý474 | Language Typology and Language Universals | |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý561 | Advanced Phonology | |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý564 | Advanced Syntax | |
| ³¢±õ±·³Ò±«±õ³§Ìý590 | Morphology | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Coursework in linguistics and related areas, selected from the approved electives list (see below) in consultation with an advisor in the Linguistics program.