English, B.A., Linguistics Concentration

Modern Language

• MODL 201 3 Credits. 
• MODL 202 3 Credits.

Choose from FREN, GERM, or SPAN in consultation with academic advisor. All MODL course requirements must be completed in a single foreign language.

English (6 Credits)

Choose any two ENGL 200-level courses and any other ENGL 200 or 300 level course for a total of 9 hours. Students eligible for ENGL 215  and ENGL 216  may use these courses to fulfill 6 hours of this requirement.

Philosophy (3 Credits)

PHIL 202  is recommended.

Natural Sciences (6 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core  list of Natural Sciences courses.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core  list of Social/Behavioral Sciences courses. Three hours must be at the 200 level or above.

Additional Electives (5 Credits)

Linguistics (6 Credits)

A total of 12 hours of Linguistics courses are required; choose from

• ENGL 351 - Introduction to Linguistics 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 352 - English Grammar and Usage 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 353 - Advanced English Grammar 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 405G - History of the English Language 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 425G - Semantics 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 452G - Language, Culture and Society 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 455G - Topics in Linguistics 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 458G - Investigating Text and Talk 3 Credit(s).

Fine Arts (3 Credits)

Choose from the General Education Core  list of Fine Arts courses in consultation with academic advisor.

English (3 Credits)

Choose any two ENGL 200-level courses and any other ENGL 200 or 300 level course for a total of 9 hours. Students eligible for ENGL 215  and ENGL 216  may use these courses to fulfill 6 hours of this requirement.

English (3 Credits)

Choose from ENGL 400 level courses. These hours may be partially satisfied with linguistics courses and the pre-1800 literature course.

History (6 Credits)

Communication (3 Credits)

Students who take ENGL 360  or ENGL 365  may count this course toward their major. They must take an additional free elective to make up the course hours.

Choose from

• CMCN 100 - Principles of Human Communication 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 101 - Oral Communication for International Students 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 202 - Argumentation and Structured Decision-Making 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 203 - Honors Fundamentals 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 302 - Competitive Forensics 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 309 - Interview Theory and Technique 3 Credit(s).
• CMCN 310 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 360 - Advanced Writing 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 365 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s).
• THEA 261 - Acting I 3 Credit(s).

Minor (6 Credits)

Choose electives to complete 18-hour minor. Six of these must be 300 level or above.

English (3 Credits)

Choose from ENGL 400 level courses. These hours may be partially satisfied with linguistics courses and the pre-1800 literature course.

English Literature (3 Credits)

Choose any ENGL 400-level course in literature before 1800.

Minor (12 Credits)

Choose electives to complete 18-hour minor. Six of these must be 300 level or above.

Linguistics (6 Credits)

A total of 12 hours of Linguistics courses are required; choose from

• ENGL 351 - Introduction to Linguistics 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 352 - English Grammar and Usage 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 353 - Advanced English Grammar 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 405G - History of the English Language 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 425G - Semantics 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 452G - Language, Culture and Society 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 455G - Topics in Linguistics 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 458G - Investigating Text and Talk 3 Credit(s).