Course of Study

The Linguistic Studies concentration consists of a minimum of five courses: (1) English 274, 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 Internships should consult with the director of Linguistic Studies.

When planning your course of study, you may find it helpful to use the Linguistic Studies planning worksheet. [The worksheet is being updated. Please check back.]

 

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.

 

LINGUISTIC STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS

Asian Studies 126 Topics in Japanese language and society
Asian Studies 240 Talking in Japan and the US: Language, Identity, and Beyond
Asian Studies 260 Comparing English and Japanese (Fulbright scholar course)
Computer Science 376 Programming Languages
Dance 232 Movement Analysis
Dance 264 Movement and Dance as Cultural Expression
Education 246 English language learners
Education 345 Teaching of Communication Arts/Lit
Education 346 Teaching of Reading
Education 349 Teaching of Latin
Education 353 Teaching of World Languages
English 274 English Language and Linguistics
English 283 Fiction & American Regionalism
Greek 231 Intermediate Greek
Greek 253 Greek New Testament
Greek 375 Homer and the Greek Epic
Latin 231 Intermediate Latin
Latin 235 Medieval Latin
Philosophy 240 Formal Logic and Philosophy
Psychology 237 Cognition, Learning, and Memory
Psychology 385 Human neuropsychology
Psychology 341 Issues in Psychology: Infant Behavior & Development
Religion 399 Thematic Seminar: Speaking of God
Sociology/Anthropology 235 Contemporary Native American Issues
Spanish 274 Contemporary Issues
Spanish 276 Spanish as a First and Second Language
Spanish 311 Language and Society: Current Issues in Socio-linguistics
Statistics 390 CIR (1/2 to full credit)
Women Studies 399 Women and language

Linguistic Studies 2008-2009 Courses
(Subject to change)

The following courses count towards the Linguistic Studies Concentration. Students may count other courses by special contract. Please check with course instructors before you register. If you have additional questions, contact the Prof. Maggie Broner at broner@stolaf.edu.

Fall 2008
Dance 264 Movement and Dance as Cultural Expression
Span 276 Spanish as a First and Second Language
Education 246 Issues in Education: English Language Learners
Latin 231 Intermediate Latin
Greek 231 Intermediate Greek
Psychology 341 Infant Behavior and Development

J-term 2009
Span 274 Contemporary Issues in the Spanish-Speaking World

Spring 2009
CS 231, Mathematical Foundations of Computing
CS 233 (soon 333), Theory of Computation
CS 276 Programming Languages (alternates with CS 333 offered Spring 2010)
Dance 232 Movement Analysis
English 274 English Language and Linguistics
Greek 253 New Testament
Greek 375 Homer
Philosophy 240 Formal Logic and Philosophy
Theater 200 Voice and Phonetics

Summer 2008/2009
Education 347 Methods of Teaching ESL
Education 348 ESL Assessment

No courses in Asian Studies (Prof. Ito will be on sabbatical during the 08-09 year).

 

For more information contact Maggie A. Broner  broner@stolaf.edu ext. 3469

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Special Opportunities In addition to the courses you may take, you can gain experience in the field and pursue special areas of interest in several ways. Full-time internships may be arranged during Interim. Internship possibilities include working in bilingual education, language immersion, or ESL programs in school; assisting in language research laboratories; and exploring the world of publishing. Internships are valuable for confirming one's academic interest in Linguistic Studies, learning new skills and gaining paraprofessional field experience (a real asset on the job market).

Independent study and research projects, usually completed during the junior or senior year, allow students to take an idea through the entire research process. In recent years, topics have included the study of American Sign Language, Spanish language immersion programs at the elementary school level, and the translation of psychological tests.

Students may also pursue their study of linguistics through off-campus coursework in conjunction with St. Olaf's Off-Campus and International Studies programs in locations as diverse as France, Germany, Russia, Spain, Norway, Scotland, England, Tanzania, and the People's Republic of China.

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