Linguistics

The Major: Linguistics involves the study of language in many domains and from multiple perspectives. The core courses analyze speech sounds, words, and the structure of language(s). The discipline also covers old and new languages; speech in ordinary conversation, the workplace, and the classroom. Child acquisition of languages and adult acquisition of a second language are important topics. Linguists also study language in relation to gender, the brain, and computers, as well as the interrelationship of languages and dialects.

Linguists analyze and contribute to mass communication, they testify about language meaning and use in the courtroom, and they analyze natural language processing. Their expertise helps people in all walks of life to communicate more effectively; patients and doctors, spouses and partners, students and teachers. Finally, linguists teach non-native speakers to speak, read, write and comprehend English and other languages.

Students must earn a grade of C or higher within two attempts in a minimum of 33 semester hours, distributed as follows:

• Program Core Courses (9 credits) Students must take all of the following with an average of 2.0:
• LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics
• LIN 3201 The Sounds of Human Language
• LIN 3460 Traditional Grammars
• Program Elective Courses (24 credits)
• Students must take at least 24 credits from a list of linguistically-oriented courses. Consult the undergraduate coordinator orprogram director for emphasis areas and electives.

Honors: See general CLAS honors section earlier in this catalog.

The Minor: A student must complete, with a 2.0 average, 15 credits of linguistically-oriented courses. Refer to the approved list for possible courses. No more than six credits may be earned in courses offered by other departments. At least three credits must be taken at the 4000-level. LIN 3010 is required.

TESL Minor: Teaching English as a Second Language is intended for undergraduates who might want to work in English language programs in the U.S. or abroad. All work must be completed at the university with grades of C or above. The 18 hours should be distributed as follows:

Linguistics

To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.

Semester 1:

• 2.0 UF GPA required for sem 1-5

• Complete 1 Linguistics related course
• 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking coursework for semesters 2-5

Semester 3:

• Complete 1 additional Linguistics related course

Semester 4:

• Maintain coursework and GPA

Semester 5:

• Complete LIN3010 with a 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking coursework.