Linguistics (B.A.)

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Requirements

The linguistics major consists of 40 credits: 28 foundational credits in the main pillars of linguistics and 12 credits of electives. Students, especially those who are interested in Bible translation, may take some or all 12 elective credits through the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL); classes are chosen in consultation with the codirectors of the program.

Prerequisite: One year of language instruction at Gordon or its equivalent.

Required Foundational Courses (28 credits)

LIN 200 - Introduction to Linguistics Credits: 4
LIN 301 - Sociolinguistics Credits: 4
LIN 302 - Semantics and Pragmatics Credits: 4
LIN 303 - Phonology and Phonetics Credits: 4
LIN 304 - Syntax and Morphology Credits: 4
LIN 404 - History of the English Language Credits: 4
LIN 491 - Seminar in Linguistics Topics Credits: 4

Electives (12 credits)

Twelve credits beyond the core from below or Summer Institute of Linguistics

BCM 335 - Biblical Hermeneutics Credits: 4
BCM 304 - Seminar in Greek Exegesis: Gospel of Mark Credits: 4 *
COM 310 - Contemporary Communication Theories Credits: 4
EDU 225 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 4
EDU 300 - Theories of Language Acquisition Credits: 2
EDU 301 - Methods of Second Language Teaching Credits: 2
EDU 303 - Teaching English as a Second Language Using Sheltered English Credits: 2
EDU 345 - Introduction to Teaching Reading Credits: 2
ENG 204 - Grammar and Style Credits: 4
ENG 360 - Biblical Narrative Credits: 4
ENG 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4 **
ENG 486 - Poetics Credits: 4
GER 311 - Advanced German Syntax Credits: 4 ** or
SPN 311 - Advanced Spanish Syntax Credits: 4 **
FRE 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4 ** or
GER 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4 ** or
SPN 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4 **
FRE 491 - Seminar in Quebec Studies I Credits: 2 **
FRE 492 - Seminar in Quebec Studies II Credits: 2 **
FRE 493 - Seminar in African Studies I Credits: 2 **
FRE 494 - Seminar in African Studies II Credits: 2 **
GER 491 - Seminar in German Topics I Credits: 2 **
GER 492 - Seminar in German Topics II Credits: 2 **
HIS 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2-4 Syriac language topic only
LIN 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2-4
PHI 310 - Language and Interpretation Credits: 4
PSY 342 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 4
SPN 491 - Seminar in Spanish Topics I Credits: 2 **
SPN 492 - Seminar in Spanish Topics II Credits: 2 **
SPN 493 - Seminar in Latin American Topic I Credits: 2 **
SPN 494 - Seminar in Latin American Topic II Credits: 2 **

Notes:

* Prerequisite: Three semesters of Greek (BCM 201 , BCM 202 , BCM 303 ).

** Prerequisite: Permission by program coordinators. The topic of the class must have a clear emphasis on linguistics (e.g., language history, issues of language policy, sociolinguistics, etc.).