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The minor in Linguistics enables students to understand the nature of language in general and the English language in particular, and develops in them the ability to handle language?related educational, social, psychological, and political problems. The program includes the consideration of grammatical study from a historical perspective; a comparison of grammatical theories; the concept of language universals; and current historical, political, and social issues related to language study. Students who elect a minor in Linguistics must complete with a grade of "C" or higher the following courses in addition to the GER:



Group A-Required Courses (9 credits)
ENGL 301  The Nature of Language
ENGL 302  Sociolinguistics
ENGL 406  Advanced Grammar


Group B-Linguistics Electives (6 credits)
ENGL 325  Images of Women
ENGL 401  History of the English Language
MCOM 306  Introduction to Media Theory
PHIL 415  The Philosophy of Mind and Language

Group C-Foreign Language Requirement

Minimum of 3 credits in a foreign language

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