Linguistics, B.A.

(120 units)

Requirements

Lower Division:

Take the following courses:

LING 101 - Introduction to the World’s Languages (3 units)
ANTH 170 - Introduction to Linguistics (3 units)
or
LING 170 - Introduction to Linguistics (3 units)

Upper Division:

Students may substitute up to 6 units of relevant upper-division coursework from other departments, with permission of the Linguistics Undergraduate Advisor.

Take the following courses:

LING 325 - Modern English Grammar (3 units)
LING 329 - Introduction to Language Acquisition (3 units)
LING 420 - Phonology (3 units)
LING 421 - Syntax (3 units)

Take eight additional LING courses (24 units) at the 300 or 400 level, excluding LING 339. ASLD 306 may also be used towards this requirement.

Language Requirement

Students must complete a fourth semester-level course, or demonstrate equivalent proficiency, in a language other than English. Alternatively, a student may complete two secondsemester level courses in two different languages, including at least one language from outside the Indo-European family. A list of applicable courses may be obtained from the undergraduate advisor. This may require 0-16 units of coursework, depending on the language studied and the student’s initial placement level. Students with prior language experience can pass all or part of the language requirement by examination or other evidence.