Major in LLCL: linguistics

The Bachelor of Arts in LLCL with a Linguistics Concentration requires 36-37 credits in linguistics and related disciplines (in addition to fulfilling College and University requirements). All courses must be completed with a grade of  ‘C’ or better.

 

Students starting in Fall 2019 or later need to take:

  • 2 general core courses (6 credits; same courses for Linguistics and all other LLCL concentrations): 
    1. FOL 3880 Research & Bibliographic Methods
    2. LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics (prerequisite for most LIN courses, should be taken as soon as possible)
  • 3 linguistics-specific core courses (9 credits): 
    1. LIN 4326 Phonetics & Phonology
    2. LIN 4430 Morphology & Syntax
    3. LIN 4802 Semantics & Pragmatics
  • 4 language-specific courses (12-13 credits): 
    1. first language-specific linguistics course (FRE 4850 Structure of Modern French, ITA 4730 Tessere La Lingua [Structure of Italian], SPN 4850 Structure of Modern Spanish, etc.; if choosing English as the language of focus, please see your advisor for a list of approved courses)
    2. second language-specific linguistics course
    3. one upper division language and culture course
    4. one literature & civilization course
  • 3 electives (9 credits; courses in linguistics and related fields to be chosen in consultation with the advisor); examples of eligible electives include:
    • LIN 2001 Introduction to Language
    • LIN 2607 Global Perspectives on Language
    • LIN 3133 Patterns of Language
    • LIN 4600 Sociolinguistics
    • LIN 4620 Bilingualism
    • LIN 4680 Structure of Modern English
    • LIN 4701 Psycholinguistics
    • LIN 4710 Normal Processes of Speech & Language Development
    • LIN 4810 Introduction to Semiotics
    • LIN 4930 Special Topics (Teaching Languages, Field Methods, Forensic Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, etc.)
    • DEP 3134 Childhood Bilingualism
    • DEP 4130 Language Acquisition
    • EXP 3505 Cognition
    • EXP 4640 Psychology of Language
    • TSL 4080 Introduction to Theories & Practices of TESOL
    • TSL 4251 Applied Linguistics & TESOL
    • TSL 4324 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers
    • TSL 5345 Methods of TESOL & Bilingual Education
    • linguistics classes in lingua
    • literature or culture classes in lingua
    • literature classes in translation

Students who started the program prior to Fall 2019, please see the checklist for your concentration:

For more information on the current and previous BA degree requirements, please see the FAU Catalog.

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