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Linguistics<\/h1>

BA<\/a> • Major<\/a>, Minor<\/a>, Teacher Certification<\/a><\/p>

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Linguistics is the discipline that studies and describes language in all its aspects: its structure, its use, its history, its varieties and how it is learned. If you have a passion for language, cognition and culture, you will find Linguistics to be a highly rewarding major.<\/p>\n

The program will give you a solid grounding in Linguistics, the scientific study of natural human language. Linguistics contributes significantly to our understanding of what it means to be human. It is a broad field, covering all aspects of cognitive and social functioning. Linguists study modern, ancient and endangered languages, carrying out these studies in the classroom; in computer, psychology and speech laboratories; in fieldwork throughout the world; and in settings where languages are interpreted.<\/p>\n

As a Linguistics major, you will take courses that outline the theoretical foundations in the field as well as practical application of problem-solving in linguistics to give you a better understanding of what human language is, how we learn it, and how we use it. Through the program, you will develop strong analytical skills relevant for career paths in language research, technology, education, business, as well as clinical applications such as speech language pathology.<\/p>\n

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