University of Illinois Chicago College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 11 courses
The Department of Linguistics offers coursework leading to the Minor in Linguistics. The minor will engage students in the description and analysis of language structure, use, and learning. The minor will position students for further study in linguistics as well as for many careers in which critical thinking is required. Specifically, the minor provides knowledge and skills relevant for work in education, the teaching of English or other languages, the computer industry, translation and interpretation, language documentation, publishing and dictionary work, testing and assessment, government work, such as the foreign service, or consultant work in the fields of acting, advertising, law, or medicine. Students who wish to pursue the Minor in Linguistics must complete 18 semester hours, at least 9 of which must be at the 200 level or above. Courses used to complete the minor should comply with the following requirements:
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING 150 | Introduction to the Study of Language | 3 |
| LING 160 | Language and Society | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 18 credits | |
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Three additional courses (6 hours), two of which must be at the 200 level or above. Courses may be selected from: a
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