The Option in Linguistics enables students to add to their programs a series of courses designed specifically to complement their studies in a language or languages. The basis of the program is the first-year introductory courses in linguistics, and then students may choose from a variety of courses offered by Languages & Linguistics, English Literature, Anthropology, Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, and other departments, which will allow them to pursue more specific interests in language and linguistics.
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for an Honours or a General degree in any subject may graduate with an Option in Linguistics if they have successfully completed the following 5.0 credits:
1.0 LING credit consisting of LING 1001H and 1002H (or 1000Y)
1.0 LING credit from LING 2000H, 2002H, 2003H, or 3003H (or 2001H)
0.5 LING credit from LING 2010H, 2020H, or 2050H
0.5 LING credit from LING 3010H, 3050H, 3060H, or 3070H
0.5 LING credit in addition to the above
1.5 credits from the following, including at least 0.5 credit from category A and 0.5 credit from category B.
Category A | Category B |
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Any ARAB credit Any ASLA credit Any CHIN credit Any FREN credit Any GREK credit Any GRMN credit Any ITAL credit Any LATN credit Any RUSS credit Any SPAN credit INDG 2250Y INDG 2800Y INDG 3800Y INDG 3851H INDG 3852H INDG 3853H INDG 4800Y | ANTH 2002H ANTH-MDST 3311H ANTH-MDST 3312H ANTH 3740H ANTH-MDST 3747H ENGL 3100Y ENGL 3103H ENGL 4100Y/4101H ENGL 4120Y/4121H PHIL 3320H PHIL 4410H PSYC 3451H PSYC 4570H _ _ _ _ |
Other courses may be eligible, so please check with the Coordinator of the Option in Linguistics, Prof. Martin Boyne (mboyne@trentu.ca).