REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR

Requirements for the minor include at least 28 units of course work (typically seven courses) in linguistics and related fields.
The minor consists of:

1. 1. Introduction to Linguistics

2. A choice of two of the five core courses:

• 110. Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
• 120. Introduction to Syntax
• 130A. Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
  (or) 130B. Introduction to Lexical Semantics
• 150. Language in Society (fulfills the writing requirement)
• 160. Introduction to Language Change
  (or, in consultation with their adviser, a course in Historical Linguistics or the history of a language)

3. At least four other courses. Students are encouraged to take at least one 200-level Linguistics course. Students may also choose to do independent work with a faculty member of their choice.

Students should work out a coherent program in advance in consultation with a Linguistics undergraduate advisor who should ascertain that the courses are offered during the time of anticipated enrollment. The courses counting toward the minor should form a coherent program, and are subject to approval by the Undergraduate Studies Committee.