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Option in Linguistics

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 ACategory B
  • 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). 

Related Links

  • Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
  • French & Francophone Studies Program
  • Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies
  • Trent-ESL - English for University
  • Speech-Language Pathology & Communication Sciences Resource
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