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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Linguistics, BA
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About the ProgramStudents in linguistics scientifically study languages of all kinds. Offering a flexible selection of courses, the program will help you develop the analytical and observational skills necessary to understand how language influences society and cultures around the world. Courses in linguistics cover the methods of analyzing language, roles of languages in societies, word formation processes, mechanisms of producing speech sounds, as well as broader skills such as systematic observation and description, and communicating clearly. Students learn ear training for discriminating speech sounds and analyze parts of speech, constituent phrases, sentence structure, representations, ambiguity, and applications of current theory. The program also offers a minor in Linguistics to complement other areas of study. Please visit Linguistics for more information. 3 Year DegreesA variety of majors in Liberal Arts offer students the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in three years, allowing students to enter the work force or graduate school a year earlier than traditional plans of study.
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Degree Requirements
120 Credits RequiredLiberal Arts Core Curriculum
Each liberal arts major is designed as a four-year plan of study and includes three types of courses: Major, Core, and Elective. Most students take five courses per semester, with some of each type.
Professional academic advisors meet individually with each of our students on a regular basis to help with course selection, academic planning, and career development, as well as to help students find additional resources on campus.
For the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum click here .
Departmental/Program Major Course Requirements (33 credits)
Area A. Introduction to Linguistics (3 credits)
Area B. General Linguistics (9 credits)
Area C. Linguistics of Particular Languages (6 credits)
- Choose one of the two-course language structure sequences - Credit Hours: 6.00 (See selective list below)
- Or another 2 course sequence in language structure approved by Academic Advisor
Area D. Language Courses/Typological Diversity (6 credits)
- Choose two courses from any one of the sequences or in another less commonly taught language (a language that has substantially different typological properties from those usually taught) - Credit Hours: 6.00 (See selective list below)
This language must be different from the language used to satisfy the Liberal Arts Core requirement in OTHER LANGUAGES. Area E. Linguistics Selective (9 credits)
- Choose three courses - Credit Hours: 9.00 (See selective list below)
Any linguistics course(s) may be used except the courses used to satisfy requirements in A, B, or C. Only one research practicum or independent study course may be used. Notes
For those students who are so advised, there are Additional Enrichment Opportunities. These credits will NOT count towards the major, but provide opportunities to participate in faculty research activities or obtain experience in global language issues through coursework and study abroad experience. Research Option: Two research practicum courses with Linguistics focus (ENGL 49400 ; LING 49900 ) conducted under a faculty advisor; a research paper written with Linguistics focus under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Global Option: Two “Global Perspective” courses; one Study Abroad Experience with Linguistics focus. Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (57 credits)
Each liberal arts major is designed as a four-year plan of study and includes three types of courses: Major, Core, and Elective. Most students take five courses per semester, with some of each type.
Professional academic advisors meet individually with each of our students on a regular basis to help with course selection, academic planning, and career development, as well as to help students find additional resources on campus.
For the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum click here.
Electives (30 - 33 credits)
University Core Requirements
- Human Cultures Humanities
- Human Cultures Behavioral/Social Science
- Information Literacy
- Science #1
- Science #2
- Science, Technology, and Society
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Quantitative Reasoning
For a complete listing of course selectives, visit the Provost’s Website.
Prerequisite Information:
For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.
Spring 3rd Year
- REQ C - Credit Hours: 3.00
- REQ D - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Social Ethics - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Other Cultures - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Electives - Credit Hours: 3.00
Fall 4th Year
- REQ D - Credit Hours: 3.00
- REQ E - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Racial and Ethnic Diversity - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Electives - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Electives - Credit Hours: 3.00
Spring 4th Year
- REQ E - Credit Hours: 3.00
- REQ E - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Electives - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Electives - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Electives - Credit Hours: 3.00
Notes
32 credit hours of Purdue coursework at the 30000 level or higher required for Bachelor of Arts degree. A grade of “C” or better is required for all major required courses. The P/NP option is not available for this requirement. A minimum GPA of B- (2.67/4.0) in the major overall required
Liberal Arts offers a streamlined plan of study for students pursuing a second degree outside CLA. Contact the CLA Advising Office for more information.
Foreign Language Courses
Foreign Language proficiency requirements vary by program.
For acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, (ancient) Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Critical Course
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