2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Linguistics Minor


Banner Code: LING

Phone: 703-993-1188
Web: linguistics.gmu.edu

Faculty

Goldin, Holisky, Jones, Leeman, Levine, McCarthy, Ramos-Pellicia, Roman-Mendoza, Weinberger (director), Wulf

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. Language is studied descriptively, theoretically, computationally, and psychologically, and as a social phenomenon. The field of linguistics thus informs and is informed by many other areas of study, including philosophy, psychology, sociology, computer science, the study of individual languages and literatures, literary studies, and education.

The interdisciplinary minor in linguistics may be combined with a major in one of the areas listed above or in any other field. This minor introduces the fundamental concepts of modern linguistic theory and explores how these concepts relate to various other disciplines.

This program of study is an interdisciplinary minor offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Course Work


One core course (3 credits) in general linguistics


One course (3 credits) in syntactic theory, phonological theory, or linguistic semantics


Three elective courses (9 credits)


Other elective courses, when topic is relevant, may be applied to the minor with the prior written approval of the director.

Total: 15 credits