OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2015-16
[Archived Catalog]
Linguistics Minor |
Minor code OR5290
College of Arts and Sciences
Linguistics Department
Gordy Hall 383
Phone: 740.593.4564
Fax: 740.593.2967
linguisticsWeb@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/linguistics
David Bell, contact person
Program Overview
The minor in linguistics offers various concentrations including theoretical linguistics, sociolinguistics, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning).
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
A background in linguistics is useful in fields such as anthropology, sociology, education, language teaching, library science, artificial intelligence, psychology, and cognitive science.
Requirements
Theoretical Track
Complete the following courses:
- LING 3500 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4610 - Introduction to Phonology and Morphology Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4700 - Syntactic Description of English Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4750 - Language Learning Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4860 - Semantics and Pragmatics Credit Hours: 3.0
Sociolinguistics Track
Complete the following courses:
- LING 2750 - Introduction to Language and Culture Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 2800 - Language in America Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 3500 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 3900 - Language of Women and Men Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4901 - Sociolinguistics and Bilingualism Credit Hours: 3.0
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Langugages (TESOL) Track
Complete the following courses:
- LING 1010 - Grammar in Language Learning and Teaching Credit Hours: 1.0
- LING 3500 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4750 - Language Learning Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4800 - Methods and Materials in TEFL Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4830 - Assessing Language Abilities Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4920 - English as a Second Language Teaching Practicum Credit Hours: 2.0
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Track
Complete the following courses:
- LING 1010 - Grammar in Language Learning and Teaching Credit Hours: 1.0
- LING 3500 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4510 - Computers for Language Teaching I Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4520 - Computers in Language Teaching II Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4800 - Methods and Materials in TEFL Credit Hours: 3.0
- LING 4921 - CALL Teaching Practicum Credit Hours: 2.0