Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts in LLCL with a Linguistics Concentration

The Bachelor of Arts in LLCL with a Linguistics Concentration requires 36-37 credits in linguistics and related disciplines, in addition to fulfilling College and University requirements. All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Requirements

Students Starting in Fall 2019 or Later

• 2 general core courses (6 credits):
  1. LIT 3060 Introduction to Comparative Literature
  2. LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics (prerequisite for most LIN courses, should be taken as soon as possible)
• 3 linguistics-specific core courses (9 credits):
  1. LIN 4326 Phonetics & Phonology
  2. LIN 4430 Morphology & Syntax
  3. LIN 4802 Semantics & Pragmatics
• 4 language-specific courses (12-13 credits):
  1. first language-specific linguistics course (e.g., FRE 4850 Structure of Modern French, ITA 4730 Tessere La Lingua [Structure of Italian], SPN 4850 Structure of Modern Spanish)
  2. second language-specific linguistics course
  3. one upper division language and culture course
  4. one literature & civilization course
• 3 electives (9 credits; courses in linguistics and related fields to be chosen in consultation with the advisor), including:
  • LIN 2001 Introduction to Language
  • LIN 2607 Perspectives on Language
  • LIN 3133 Patterns of Language
  • LIN 4600 Sociolinguistics
  • LIN 4620 Bilingualism
  • LIN 4680 Structure of Modern English
  • LIN 4701 Psycholinguistics
  • LIN 4710 Normal Processes of Speech & Language Development
  • LIN 4810 Introduction to Semiotics
  • LIN 4930 Special Topics (e.g., Teaching Languages, Field Methods, Forensic Linguistics, Discourse Analysis)
  • DEP 3134 Childhood Bilingualism
  • DEP 4130 Language Acquisition
  • EXP 3505 Cognition
  • EXP 4640 Psychology of Language
  • TSL 4080 Introduction to Theories & Practices of TESOL
  • TSL 4251 Applied Linguistics & TESOL
  • TSL 4324 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers
  • TSL 5345 Methods of TESOL & Bilingual Education
  • linguistics classes in lingua
  • literature or culture classes in lingua
  • literature classes in translation

Students Who Started the Program Prior to Fall 2019

Please refer to the checklist for your concentration:

• Audit for Major in Languages and Linguistics / English Concentration
• Audit for Major in Languages and Linguistics / French Concentration
• Audit for Major in Languages and Linguistics / Italian Concentration
• Audit for Major in Languages and Linguistics / Spanish Concentration

Additional Information

For more information on the current and previous BA degree requirements, please refer to the FAU Catalog.