Program Overview
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in linguistics requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 30 semester hours of work for the major. Students must maintain a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 in all courses for the major and in all UI courses for the major. They also must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences GE CLAS Core.
Coursework Requirements
- Major courses: 15 hours
- Electives: 15 hours
- Total hours: 30 hours
Program Description
The major in linguistics prepares students to do basic language analysis in syntax-semantics (sentence patterns and their relation to meanings) and phonology (sound patterns). Elective courses in a variety of subspecialties enable students to tailor the program to their own interests.
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Emphasis
As part of the major in linguistics, students may complete an emphasis in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). The TESL emphasis can prepare students to teach English to non-native speakers abroad. It also is excellent preparation for graduate work in second language acquisition. TESL emphasis students complete the requirements for the linguistics major with courses in the TESL emphasis area partially satisfying the electives requirement.
Academic Path
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Current Course List
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is located at Phillips Hall (PH), 16 North Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52245.