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 304 - Gospel of Mark Credits: 4 *
BCM 335 - Biblical Hermeneutics Credits: 4
COM 310 - Contemporary Communication Theories Credits: 4
EDU 225 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 4
EDU 345 - Introduction to the Science of Reading Credits: 2
ENG 371 - Selected Topics Credits: Variable **
FRE 371 - Selected Topics Credits: Variable ** or
SPN 371 - Selected Topics Credits: Variable **
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 **
HIS 371 - Selected Topics Credits: Variable Syriac language topic only
CSD 214 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credits: 3
CSD 316 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms Credits: 3
CSD 318 - Audiology Credits: 3
LIN 371 - Selected Topics Credits: Variable
PHI 310 - Philosophy of Language: Meaning, Interpretation and Translation Credits: 4
PSY 270 - Psycholinguistics Credits: 4
PSY 380 - Neuroscience of Language Credits: 4
SPN 311 - Advanced Spanish Syntax 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.).