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Linguistics BA
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Major in Linguistics BA at Brooklyn College

Credits required to complete this program: 36
No credits may be taken pass-fail for this Major.
At least 15 credits in any LING. course between 3019 and 4001, LING. 4001W, any CHIN. course between 2020 and 5085, any FREN. course between 2020 and 5085, FREN. 2030W, any GERM. course between 2020 and 5085, any GRKC. course between 4031 and 4080, any HEBR. course between 3111 and 5085, any ITAL. course between 2020 and 5085, ITAL. 2030W, any LATN. course between 4131 and 5085, any RUSS. course between 2020 and 5085, RUSS. 2030W, RUSS. 2120W, any SPAN. course between 2020 and 2437, any SPAN. course between 2910 and 5070, SPAN. 2030W, SPAN. 3620W, SPAN. 3627W, ANTH. 3301, ANTH. 3310, ANTH. 3320, ANTH. 3360, ANTH. 3392, CISC. 2210, CISC. 3130, CISC. 3410, CISC. 3110, ENGL. 3196, ENGL. 3520, ENGL. 3521, ENGL. 3522, ENGL. 3523, ENGL. 3524, PHIL. 3123, PHIL. 3203, PHIL. 3204, PHIL. 3220, PHIL. 3420, PHIL. 3422, PHIL. 3530, PSYC. 2600, PSYC. 3530, PSYC. 3540, PSYC. 3541, PSYC. 3580, PSYC. 3400, PRLS. 4410, PRLS. 4420, SPEC. 1113, SPEC. 1178, SPEC. 1179, SPEC. 2231, CASD. 1113, CASD. 1178, CASD. 1179, or CASD. 2231 with a grade of C- or better and taken at Brooklyn College are required for this Major.

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1. Introduction to Linguistics
(1 classes required)
LING. 2001: Linguistics: The Science of Human Language Requisites: None Credits: 4 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours, 2.0 Recitation hours 2 hours lecture, 2 hours recitation, 4 credits Nature and Structure of human language in relation to other communication systems. Evolution and acquisition of language; dialects and styles; language and culture; speech and writing. Comparison of traditional and recent theories of language. (Not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed Anthropology 2300). STEM variant course - Satisfies Pathways Flexible Core Scientific World requirement. This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
2. Phonology, Syntax & Semantics
(3 classes required)
LING. 3019: Morphology LINGUISTICS 2001 [1] OR ANTHROPOLOGY 2301 [2.3] IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE. STUDENTS WHO PASSED COMMUNICATION ARTS, SCIENCES, AND DISORDERS 2720 OR LINGUISTICS 3019 CANNOT REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours 4 hours; 4 creditsAnalysis of the internal structure of words in natural languages.Examination of the nature of the morpheme and of word-formationprocesses including inflection, derivation, and compounding.Interface between morphology and other levels of linguisticanalysis.This course is the same as Communication Arts, Sciences, andDisorders 2720.Prerequisite: Linguistics 2001 or Anthropology 2301. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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LING. 3020: Phonology LINGUISTICS 2001 [1] OR ANTHROPOLOGY 2301 [2.3] IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE. Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours 4 hours 4 creditsAnalysis of the sound systems of natural languages. Phonetics andphonology. Relation of phonology to vocabulary and syntax.Prerequisite: Linguistics 2001 [1] or Anthropology 2301 [2.3] This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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LING. 3021: Syntax LINGUISTICS 2001 [1] OR ANTHROPOLOGY 2301 [2.3] IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE. Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours 4 hours 4 creditsAnalysis of the sentence structure of natural languages. Sentence anddiscourse. Relation of syntax to semantics and phonology. Traditionaland recent theories of syntactic analysis.Prerequisite: Linguistics 2001 [1] or Anthropology 2301 [2.3]. This course was last offered in the Spring 2024 semester. (Regular Liberal Arts)
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LING. 4000: Seminar in Linguistic Analysis Requisites: None Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours 4 hours; 4 creditsAdvanced study in formal linguistics. Topics vary from term to term. Course description may be obtained from the program before registration. Students may take this course for credit twice, but may not repeat topics.Prerequisite: permission of the Linguistics Program director, This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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3. Two of The Following Courses (2 classes required)
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4. Select Two of The Following (2 classes required)
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5. Seminar or Independent Study In Ling
(1 classes required)
LING. 4001W: Senior Seminar in Linguistics LING. 4001W PREREQ Credits: 4 Hours: 1.0 Conference Hour hour, 2.0 Lecture hours Capstone seminar for seniors on a problem or topic in linguistic analysis. Course description may be obtained from the Linguistics Program prior to registration. Final research paper incorporates materials drawn from the research literature and original field data sources, and is written in the style of an academic journal article. Writing-intensive course.Prerequisite: Senior standing, twelve or more credits in linguistics courses, or permission of the Linguistics Program director; English 1012. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Residency Requirements For Major In Linguistics (BA)
15 Advanced Major Credits In Residence (15 credits required)
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