English B.A. - Linguistics
In conjunction with the Linguistics Program, English also offers a concentration in English Linguistics which provides a background in both literature and language. Students studying linguistics learn about the structure, history, and cultural influences in oral and written English language.
Bachelor of Arts - English; Linguistics Concentration
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English Core Courses | 18 | |
| Upper-Division Requirements | 18 | |
| Modern & Classical Language Requirement | 4-18 | |
| Total Hours | 40-54 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 40-54
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
English Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| LIT 110L | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| LIT 327L | Shakespeare | 3 |
| Complete 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Literary Histories | ||
| Genres, Themes, Approaches | ||
| Complete 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Medieval Literature | ||
| Chaucer | ||
| Milton | ||
| Special Topics (Medieval Women Authors) | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| LING 465 | Structure & History of English | 3 |
| LING 470 | Linguistic Analysis | 3 |
| Complete 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Phonetics and Phonology | ||
| Syntax | ||
| Morphology | ||
| Complete 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Linguistic Ecology and Language Endangerment | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Historical Linguistics | ||
| Linguistic Field Methods | ||
| Bilingualism | ||
| Learner Language | ||
| North American Indigenous Language & Linguistics | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Modern & Classical Language Requirement
Note: All English majors who select the Linguistics concentration must complete four semesters of the same modern or classical language through the 202-level or demonstrate equivalent competency on a Foreign Language Placement Exam.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the 202-level proficiency in either a modern or classical language other than English. | 4-18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-