Linguistics, B.A.

Core (22 units)

• Take one of the following two courses:

• ANTH 170 - Introduction to Linguistics (3 units)

• or

• LING 170 - Introduction to Linguistics (3 units)

• Take all of the following:

• LING 101 - Introduction to the World’s Languages (3 units)
• LING 300 - Professional Development for Linguists (1 unit)
• 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)

Electives

Take 7 additional LING courses (21 units) at the 300 or 400 level, excluding LING 339. ASLD 306 may also be used towards this requirement. Students may substitute up to 6 units of relevant upper-division coursework from other departments, with permission of the Linguistics Undergraduate Advisor. 

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 second semester 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.