Linguistic Studies
Overview
Linguistics encompasses all areas related to the scientific study of the
nature, structure, and function of language. Linguistics treats language
both as a fundamental human faculty and as a changing social institution.
Studying linguistics leads to an understanding of how language is
organized and how it functions. The field of linguistics includes the
relationship between language and logic, the underlying structures of the
brain, social implications of language, language acquisition (including
second-language acquisition), psychology of language, philosophy of
language, dialects and dialectology, language and literature, the history
and development of specific language families, human-machine interaction,
artificial intelligence, and global communication and understanding.
The study of linguistics prepares students for careers and advanced work
in fields such as anthropology, business, communications, computer
science, education, English as a second language, foreign languages,
journalism, neuroscience, speech and hearing sciences, philosophy,
psychology, and other fields requiring analytical, communication, and
research skills.
General Education Credit
Courses in the Linguistic Studies Concentration that fulfill General Education
requirements are listed in the Class and Lab Schedule.
Requirements for the Concentration
The Linguistic Studies concentration consists of a minimum of five
courses: (1) English 374, English Language and
Linguistics; (2) three approved departmental offerings at any level (with
the requirement that students take no more than two of these three courses
within the same department); and (3) one approved Level III seminar.
Students wishing to receive concentration credit through Independent
Study, Independent Research, or Paracollege seminars and tutorials should
consult with the Coordinator of Linguistic Studies.
Courses
Required Course
English 274 English Language and Linguistics
Students explore principles and approaches to linguistic analysis based on
phonemics, morphology, and syntax as derived from traditional, structural, and
generative-transformational models. They also examine aspects of semantics,
language acquisition, variation, and change, focusing closely on analytic
procedures as they relate to spoken and written English.
Approved Courses
- Dance 232
- Movement Analysis
- German 261
- Applied Linguistics
- French 261
- Applied Linguistics
- Psychology 237
- Cognition, Learning and Memory
- Psychology 385
- Human Neuropsychology
- Psychology 390
- Issues in Psychology: Bilingualism, Multiculturalism and Second Language Learning
- Philosophy 240
- Formal Logic and Philosophy
- Philosophy 247
- Special Topics: Philosophy and Language
- Spanish 261
- Applied Linguistics
- Speech/Theater 200
- Voice and Phonetics
Independent Study
- 298
- Independent Study
- 398
- Independent Research
Other courses may be approved in consultation with the Linguistic Studies
Coordinator.
Faculty
Linda Burdell (Coordinator)
Assistant Professor in Romance Languages, 1992-
Susan Bauer
Associate Professor of Dance, 1976-
Dana Gross
Associate Professor of Psychology, 1988-
Anne H. Groton
Associate Professor of Classics, Director of
Ancient and Medieval Studies,1981-
Christine Lac
Assistant Professor of Romance Languages, 1990-
James M. May
Professor of Classics, 1977-
Steve Reece
Assistant Professor of Classics, 1996-
Matthew Richey
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Paracollege Tutor, 1986-
Marc Robinson
Assistant Professor of Russian, 1991-
Bonnie S. Sherman
Associate Professor of Psychology, 1981-
Gary Stansell
Professor of Religion, Paracollege Tutor, 1973-
Corliss G. Swain
Associate Professor of Philosophy, 1987-
Howard Thorsheim
Professor of Psychology, 1968-
Karen Peterson Wilson
Associate Professor of Speech-Theater, 1979-80, 1981-
Solveig Zempel
Associate Professor of Norwegian, 1976-