Linguistics, B.A.

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Requirements for the liberal arts major in linguistics, B.A. program

To earn a liberal arts major in linguistics, students must complete the following program of study. Credit toward the major will only be allowed for courses completed with a grade of (C) or higher. A cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.00 is required for courses included in the major.

1. A minimum of 44 credits including

a. Required courses

LIN 2201 - Introduction to Linguistics (4) (with a grade of C or higher)
LIN 4303 - Introduction to Phonology (4)
LIN 4304 - Introduction to Syntax (4)
LIN 4403 - Phonological Theory (4) or LIN 4404 - Syntactic Theory (4)

Plus two courses (8) from the following three options:

LIN 4302 - Historical Linguistics (4)
LIN 4305 - Phonetic Theory (4)
LIN 4307 - Introduction to Semantics (4)

b. Capstone course

LIN 4470 - The History of Linguistics (4) (fulfills the university general education requirement for the capstone experience and for a writing intensive course in the major or general education)

c. Sixteen additional credits of ALS or LIN courses, with at least 12 credits at the 3000-4000 level

2. Foreign language

Either one year’s study of a single foreign language, including American Sign Language, or LIN 4409

3. Only two LIN courses at the 1000-2000 level will be accepted for credit toward the major.

Note

Students majoring in linguistics may not use the ALS rubric toward fulfillment of the College of Arts and Sciences Exploratory Requirement.

Requirements for the modified major in linguistics with a minor in computer science, B.A. program

To earn the minor, students must complete:

1. A minimum of 24 credits in linguistics courses to include

LIN 2201 - Introduction to Linguistics (4) (with a grade of C or higher)
LIN 4303 - Introduction to Phonology (4)
LIN 4304 - Introduction to Syntax (4)
LIN 4403 - Phonological Theory (4) or LIN 4404 - Syntactic Theory (4)
LIN 4470 - The History of Linguistics (4) (fulfills the university general education requirement for the capstone experience and for a writing intensive course in the major or general education)
Four additional credits of 3000-4000 level LIN courses

2. A minimum of 20 credits in CSI courses as follows

CSI 1200 - Introduction to Computing and Programming using Excel (4)
CSI 1300 - Introduction to Computer Programming (4)
Three additional CSI courses chosen in consult with a faculty adviser

Note

At least 12 of these credits must be taken at Oakland University. An average grade of at least a C is required in courses counted toward this minor. See requirements for the minor in computing in the School of Engineering and Computer Science section of this catalog.

3. Required course

PHL 3000 - Advanced Symbolic Logic (4)

Note

Credits toward the modified major will only be allowed for courses completed with a grade of C or higher. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 is required for all ALS and LIN courses in the modified major.

Requirements for a modified major with a concentration in linguistics

Students may elect a modified major in anthropology, English, psychology, or sociology, with a concentration in linguistics.

The core in linguistics requires 16 credits including

LIN 2201 - Introduction to Linguistics (4) (with a grade of C or higher)
LIN 4303 - Introduction to Phonology (4)
LIN 4304 - Introduction to Syntax (4)
LIN 4403 - Phonological Theory (4) or LIN 4404 - Syntactic Theory (4)

An additional 4 credits in linguistics courses for the specific concentrations

LIN 4374 - Cross-Cultural Communication (4) or LIN 4375 - Language and Culture (4) (anthropology)
LIN 4312 - History of the English Language (4) (English)
LIN 4335 - Psycholinguistics (4) (psychology)
LIN 4376 - Language and Society (4) (sociology)

Note

For requirements in the modified majors, students should consult the appropriate department.

Additional Information

In addition to these major requirements, students must complete the Oakland University General Education Requirements , the College of Arts and Sciences College Exploratory Requirement , and an appropriate number of free elective classes to meet the overall credit requirement for the degree (in most cases 124; some degrees may require a greater number).

As a general rule, no more than eight credits of coursework used to satisfy one major, minor or concentration may be applied toward another, but exceptions to this rule may be allowed with the written approval of the program coordinators.