Linguistics

College: Liberal Arts and Sciences

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Hours for the Degree: 120

Minor: Yes

Combined-Degree Program: Yes

Website: web.lin.ufl.edu

Linguistics involves the study of language in many domains and from multiple perspectives. The core courses analyze speech sounds, words, and the structure of language(s). The discipline also covers old and new languages; speech in ordinary conversation, the workplace, and the classroom. Child acquisition of languages and adult acquisition of a second language are important topics. Linguists also study language in relation to gender, the brain, and computers, as well as the interrelationship of languages and dialects.

Linguists analyze and contribute to mass communication, they testify about language meaning and use in the courtroom, and they analyze natural language processing. Their expertise helps all people communicate more effectively; patients and doctors, spouses and partners, students and teachers. Linguists also teach non-native speakers to speak, read, write and comprehend English and other languages.

Courses must be completed at UF or at another accredited university.

Students must earn a grade of C or higher within two attempts and maintain an average GPA of 2.75 in a minimum of 33 semester hours, distributed as follows:

• Program Core Courses (9 credits; 3 courses below)
        LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics
        LIN 3201 The Sounds of Human Language
        LIN 3460 The Structure of Human Language
• Three 4000-level linguistics classes (9 credits)
• Program Elective Courses (9 credits)
• Students may take six credits from a list of linguistically-oriented courses or two semesters of a non-Romance or non-Germanic language. Consult the undergraduate coordinator or program director for emphasis areas and electives

• 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5

• Maintain 2.0 UF GPA

• Complete 1 course in a foreign language sequence or a linguistics course with a 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work

• Complete 1 additional course in a foreign language or linguistics with a 2.75 GPA on all critical-tracking course work

• Complete LIN 3010 and the beginning sequence of a foreign language (if 4-3-3 option) with a 2.75 GPA on all critical-tracking course work

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Semester 1	Credits
Composition (GE)	3
Foreign language *	4-5
Mathematics (GE)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE)	3
Total	13-14
Semester 2	Credits
Foreign language	3-5
Biological Sciences (GE)	3
Humanities (GE)	3
Electives	7-4
Total	16-15
Semester 3	Credits
Mathematics (GE)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE)	3
Physical Sciences (GE)	3
Science laboratory (GE–P or B)	1
Electives (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option)	6
Total	16
Semester 4	Credits
Composition (GE)	3
Biological Sciences (GE)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE)	3
Electives (LIN 3010, if possible)	6
Total	15
Semester 5	Credits
LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics (GE–H)	3
One linguistics or linguistic-related course (3000 level)	3
Electives	9
Total	15
Semester 6	Credits
LIN 3201 The Sounds of the Human Language	3
LIN 3460 The Structure of the Human Language or One linguistics or linguistic-related course (3000 level or above)	3
Humanities (GE)	3
Physical Sciences (GE)	3
Elective	3
Total	15
Semester 7	Credits
One linguistics course (3000 level or above)	3
Two linguistics courses (4000 level)	6
Electives	6
Total	15
Semester 8	Credits
Three linguistics courses (4000 level)	9
Electives	6
Total	15

* Non-western language is recommended.