All students completing an interdisciplinary major in linguistics are required to take LING 100, LING 104, LING 200, and LING 205. After this, they may follow either a cultural or a cognitive track.
Major in linguistics with added emphasis in cultural and language studies.
Students with a strong interest in languages and the humanities may wish to consider the cultural track. This includes:
Language courses: three language courses beyond the college-wide four semester requirement
Students in this track are required to complete six courses offered by departments other than linguistics, chosen in consultation with the department chair.
Major in linguistics with added emphasis in cognitive studies.
Students with a strong interest in cognitive science frequently approach linguistics from a background in mathematics, psychology, logic or computer science, rather than natural languages. Such students may wish to consider following the cognitive track.
The capstone sequence: LING 204 - Experimental Linguistics LING 614 - Independent Project: Capstone (an independent experimental project conducted in the linguistics, psychology, or computer science laboratory facilities).
Students in this track are required to complete six courses offered by departments other than linguistics, chosen in consultation with the department chair.