Minor in Comparative and Applied Linguistics and Literacy Studies

Location(s): Main Campus

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This minor is comprised of courses from departments in three colleges: A&L, HHS, and the CCOE. The array of courses offers intellectual stimulation and meets professional demands. Intellectually, the minor allows students to explore major components of modern linguistics: phonetics/phonology, morpho-syntax, sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, and historical linguistics.. Professionally, for students interested in teaching, the minor provides valuable expertise in language skills; for those interested in writing careers, the minor provides opportunities to analyze and create discourse.

Requirements for the Minor (18 units)

Choose one course from each of the following areas.

Note: With the major department’s approval, courses that satisfy requirements in this minor may also be used to satisfy major or general education requirements.

Introduction to Linguistics (3 units)

Phonetics (3 units)

Morphosyntax (3 units)

Sociolinguistics (3 units)

Applied Linguistics (3 units)

Electives (3 units)

Choose one course from the following list, or from any areas listed above, except the [Introduction to Linguistics] area.

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