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

Electives (12 credits)

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

BCM 304 - Gospel of Mark 4 credits *
BCM 335 - Biblical Hermeneutics 4 credits
COM 310 - Contemporary Communication Theories 4 credits
CSD 214 - Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 credits
CSD 316 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms 3 credits
CSD 318 - Audiology 3 credits
EDU 225 - Human Development and Learning 4 credits
EDU 345 - Introduction to the Science of Reading 2 credits
ENG 371 - Selected Topics Variable credits **
FRE 491 - Seminar in Quebec Studies I 2 credits **
FRE 492 - Seminar in Quebec Studies II 2 credits **
FRE 493 - Seminar in African Studies I 2 credits **
FRE 494 - Seminar in African Studies II 2 credits **
HIS 371 - Selected Topics Variable credits Syriac language topic only
LIN 371 - Selected Topics Variable credits
PSY 270 - Psycholinguistics 4 credits
PSY 380 - Neuroscience of Language 4 credits
SPN 311 - Advanced Spanish Syntax 4 credits **
SPN 491 - Seminar in Spanish Topics I 2 credits **
SPN 492 - Seminar in Spanish Topics II 2 credits **
SPN 493 - Seminar in Latin American Topic I 2 credits **
SPN 494 - Seminar in Latin American Topic II 2 credits **
FRE 371 - Selected Topics Variable credits ** or
SPN 371 - Selected Topics Variable credits **

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.).