Linguistics (Minor)
Director of Undergraduate Studies:
Alessia Blad-Miller; Mary Davis
Linguistics, the scientific study of human language, is an investigation into a complex domain of human knowledge. Students of linguistics master a variety of conceptual and empirical techniques that enrich all of their coursework as well as their careers after graduation.
Because of the field’s inherent interdisciplinary nature, students of linguistics have connections with a wide variety of fields, including neuroscience, literature, anthropology, psychology, philosophy, computer science, English, and other area studies. Some may choose to focus on academic postgraduate studies; others may bring their understanding of human language to careers in information technology, education, translation or interpretation, publishing, dictionary development, legal, medical, or public health, consulting, advertising, government, and various aspects of the arts.
The undergraduate Minor in Linguistics requires completion of five courses and completion of the same language co-requirement as follows:
Co-Requirement
Evidence of second language learning experience equivalent to 4 semesters of the same second language through coursework and/or placement tests.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 20204 | Fundamentals of Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| PHIL 43902 | Philosophy of Language | 3 |
| PSY 43455 | Seminar: Psycholinguistics | 3 |
The Minor in Linguistics is housed in Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures (CSLC). Profiles of the faculty, course descriptions, and additional information about the minor can be found on the CSLC’s website at cslc.nd.edu.