Linguistics
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Program Requirements
Students must fulfill the Oakland University General Education Requirements, the General College of Arts and Sciences Requirements, the College of Arts & Sciences Exploratory Requirement, and the Major Requirements. Additionally, students must complete a sufficient number of free elective courses to meet the overall credit requirement for their degree. A minimum of 120 credits is required, although some degree programs may require a higher total credit count.
General Education Requirements
In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their General Education courses.
Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundations, Explorations, and Integration. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.
Requirements for the liberal arts major in Linguistics, B.A. program
To earn a liberal arts major in Linguistics, students must complete the following program of study. Credit toward the major will only be allowed for courses completed with a grade of C or higher. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 is required for courses included in the major.
1. A minimum of 44 credits Including
a. Required Courses
course Introduction to Linguistics (4)
With a grade of C or higher
course Introduction to Phonology (4)
course Introduction to Syntax (4)
course Phonological Theory (4)
or course Syntactic Theory (4)
Plus 2 Courses (8) from the Following 3 Options:
b. Capstone Course
course The History of Linguistics (4)
Fulfills the University General Education Requirement for the Capstone experience and for a Writing intensive Course in the Major or General Education
c. 16 Additional Credits of ALS or LIN Courses, with at least 12 credits at the 3000-4000 level
2. Foreign Language
Either one year’s study of a single foreign language, including American Sign Language, or course
3. Only two LIN courses at the 1000-2000 level will be accepted for credit toward the major.
Note
Students majoring in Linguistics may not use the ALS subject toward fulfillment of the College of Arts and Sciences Exploratory Requirement.
Requirements for the Modified Major in Linguistics with a Minor in Computer Science, B.A. program
To earn the minor, students must complete:
1. A minimum of 24 credits in Linguistics Courses to include
course Introduction to Linguistics (4)
With a grade of C or higher
course Introduction to Phonology (4)
course Introduction to Syntax (4)
course The History of Linguistics (4)
Fulfills the University General Education Requirement for the Capstone experience and for a Writing intensive Course in the Major or General Education
4 additional credits of 3000-4000 level LIN courses
2. A minimum of 20 Credits in CSI Courses as follows
course Introduction to Computing and Programming using Excel (4)
course Introduction to Computer Programming (4)
3 additional CSI courses chosen in consult with a Faculty Adviser
Note
At least 12 of these credits must be taken at Oakland University. An average grade of at least a C is required in courses counted toward this minor. See requirements for the minor in computing in the School of Engineering and Computer Science section of this catalog.
3. Required Course
course Advanced Symbolic Logic (4)
Note
Credits toward the modified major will only be allowed for courses completed with a grade of C or higher. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 is required for all ALS and LIN courses in the modified major.
Applicable Minors
All Minors are applicable to this major with the exception of the following Minor(s): Child Welfare, International Orientation for EGR/CS, Linguistics, and Sustainability Engineering.