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 2.0 or higher. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 is required for courses included in the major.

1. A minimum of 32 credits including

a. Required courses

LIN 201 - Introduction to Linguistics (4) (with a grade of 3.0 or higher)
LIN 302 - Historical Linguistics (4) or LIN 307 - Introduction to Semantics (4)
LIN 303 - Introduction to Phonology (4)
LIN 304 - Introduction to Syntax (4)
LIN 403 - Phonological Theory (4) or
LIN 404 - Syntactic Theory
(4)

b. Capstone course

LIN 470 - 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. Eight credits of 300-400 level ALS or LIN courses

2. At least 8 additional credits from LIN or ALS courses

3. Either two years’ study of a single foreign language, including American Sign Language, through the 215 level or higher, or LIN 409 and one year’s study of a single foreign language through the 115 level or higher

4. Only two ALS or LIN courses at the 100 and 200 level will be accepted for credit toward the major.

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 201 - Introduction to Linguistics (4) (with a grade of 3.0 or higher)
LIN 303 - Introduction to Phonology (4)
LIN 304 - Introduction to Syntax (4)
LIN 403 - Phonological Theory (4) or
LIN 404 - Syntactic Theory
(4)
LIN 470 - 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)

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

CSE 120 - Introduction to Computing and Programming using Excel (4)
CSE 130 - Introduction to Computer Programming (4)
three additional CSE 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 2.0 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 370 - Advanced Symbolic Logic (4)

Note

Credits toward the modified major will only be allowed for courses completed with a grade point of 2.0 or higher. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 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, communication, English, psychology, or sociology, with a concentration in linguistics.

The core in linguistics requires 16 credits including

LIN 201 - Introduction to Linguistics (4) (with a grade of 3.0 or higher)
LIN 303 - Introduction to Phonology (4)
LIN 304 - Introduction to Syntax (4)
LIN 403 - Phonological Theory (4) or
LIN 404 - Syntactic Theory
(4)

An additional 4 credits in linguistics courses for the specific concentrations

ALS 374 - Cross-Cultural Communication (4) (anthropology) or
ALS 375 - Language and Culture
(4) (anthropology)
LIN 305 - Phonetic Theory (4) (communication)
LIN 376 - History of the English Language (4) (English)
ALS 335 - Psycholinguistics (4) (psychology)
ALS 376 - Language and Society (4) (sociology)

Note

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