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

Electives (12 credits)

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

BCM 235 - Biblical Hermeneutics (4)
COM 248 - Communicating Across Cultures (4)
COM 310 - Contemporary Communication Theories (4)
CSD 214 - Introduction to Communication Disorders (3)
CSD 316 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms (3)
CSD 318 - Audiology (3)
EDU 225 - Child Development and Learning (4)
EDU 305 - Second Language Acquisition and Sheltered English Instruction (4)
EDU 306 - English as a Second Language and the Assessment of English Learner Proficiency (4)
EDU 345 - Introduction to the Science of Reading (2)
ENG 371 - Selected Topics (Variable) **
FRE 491 - Seminar in Quebec Studies I (2) **
FRE 492 - Seminar in Quebec Studies II (2) **
FRE 493 - Seminar in African Studies I (2) **
FRE 494 - Seminar in African Studies II (2) **
HIS 371 - Selected Topics (Variable) Syriac language topic only
LIN 371 - Selected Topics (Variable)
PHI 310 - Philosophy of Language: Meaning, Interpretation and Translation (4)
PSY 270 - Psychology of Language (4)
PSY 380 - Neuroscience of Language (4)
SPN 311 - Advanced Spanish Syntax (4) **
SPN 491 - Seminar in Spanish Topics I (2) **
SPN 492 - Seminar in Spanish Topics II (2) **
SPN 493 - Seminar in Latin American Topic I (2) **
SPN 494 - Seminar in Latin American Topic II (2) **
FRE 371 - Selected Topics (Variable) ** or
SPN 371 - Selected Topics (Variable) **

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.).

Honors in Linguistics

Seniors who maintain a 3.50 GPA in the major and a 3.0 GPA overall may graduate with honors in Linguistics. General requirements for the program include a substantial research project culminating in a written honors thesis which is also orally presented and defended in front of department faculty. In addition, honors students may take additional classes beyond their major requirements in disciplines such as sociology, comparative literature, history or philosophy.