Linguistics Minor

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The linguistics minor allows students to gain a broader understanding of language and language acquisition. It draws on multiple disciplines and complements a wide range of majors.

Required Courses Credits: 15

ENG 320 - English Grammar Credits: (5)
ENG 420 - English Linguistics Credits: (5)
and one from the following:
ENG 432 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: (5)
ENG 437 - Pedagogical Grammar and Discourse Credits: (5)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 10

Select 10 credits from the following or other courses by advisement.

ANTH 180 - Language and Culture Credits: (5)
ANTH 381 - Anthropology of Language Credits: (4)
ANTH 382 - Descriptive Linguistics Credits: (4)
ANTH 384 - Language and Gender Credits: (4)
COM 302 - Intercultural Communication Credits: (4)
EDBL 433 - Educational Linguistics Credits: (3)
EDBL 438 - Teaching English as a Second Language Credits: (3)
EDBL 440 - Development of Literacy with Linguistically Diverse Students Credits: (3)
ENG 423 - History of the English Language Credits: (5)
ENG 435 - Linguistics, Literature, and TESOL Credits: (5)
ENG 496 - Individual Study Credits: (1-6)
WL 481 - Methods and Materials for Language Teaching (Put on reserve 9/16/19) Credits: (4)
WL 483 - Sociolinguistics Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 25

College and Department Information

English Department
College of Arts and Humanities

Program Outcomes
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