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The Major: 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 the university or at another accredited university.

Students must earn a grade of C or higher within two attempts in a minimum of 33 semester hours, distributed as follows:

• Program Core Courses (18 credits) Students must take all of the following with an average GPA of 2.5:
• LIN 3010, Introduction to Linguistics
• LIN 3201, The Sounds of Human Language
• LIN 3460, The Structure of Human Language
• Three 4000-level linguistics classes
• Program Elective Courses (nine credits)
• Students may take six credits from a list of linguistically-oriented courses. Consult the undergraduate coordinator or program director for emphasis areas and electives.

Combined B.A./M.A. Program: See undergraduate coordinator for more information.

Honors: See general CLAS honors section earlier in this catalog.

The Minor: A student must complete, with a 2.0 average, 15 credits in linguistics. Refer to the approved list for possible courses. LIN 3010, 3201, and 3460 are required, and at least two 4000-level linguistics course. A non-western language may be substituted for the second 4000-level linguistics course.

TESL Minor: Teaching English as a Second Language is intended for undergraduates who might want to work in English language programs in the United States. or abroad. All work must be completed at the university with grades of C or above. The 18 hours should be distributed as follows:

For additional information, contact A. M. Wyatt-Brown, 392-0639, amwb@lin.ufl.edu.

To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical-tracking criteria.

• 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
• Semester 4:
• Complete 1 additional course in a foreign language or linguistics

• Complete LIN 3010 with a 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work.
• Complete the beginning sequence of a foreign language (if 4-3-3 option)

*A non-western language is recommended