The minor in linguistics allows students to investigate the principles that underlie language. A linguistics minor can pursue such diverse topics as grammar, syntax, dialects, language history, sound systems, language acquisition, and language and the brain. Linguistics is quite interdisciplinary, having ties to anthropology, cognitive science, education, foreign language, philosophy, and psychology. Linguistics minors will find their credentials strengthened for the pursuit of law, medicine, education, writing, government service (such as the FBI), professional translation, or diplomacy.

Requirements

'Old' catalog (2009-2010):

To earn a minor in linguistics under the 2009-2010 catalog, a student must complete a total of at least 18 credit hours in addition to EH101 and 102. These hours should include:

• EH/LING 250
• EH/LING 451
• Two courses (6 hours) from EH/LING 251, 360, 450, 453, 493 when approved, LING 494 when approved, LING 495 when approved;
• Two additional LING courses (6 hours).

Courses that require approval are approved by the Director of Linguistics only when their contents fall within the area described. Students minoring in linguistics must achieve a grade of C or higher in all courses applied toward the minor, and at least 15 hours of courses at the 300 and 400 level must be taken at UAB.

'New' catalog (2010-2011):

To earn a minor in linguistics under the 2010-2011 catalog, a student must complete a total of at least 18 hours in addition to EH 101 and 102. These hours should include:

• EH/LING 350
• EH/LING 451
• Two courses (6 hours) in EH/LING 351, EH/LING 360, EH/LING 450, EH/LING 453, EH/LING 493, LING/ANTH 494, LING/ANTH 495
• Two additional LING courses (6 hours; see catalog for list of approved courses)

Students minoring in linguistics must achieve a grade of C or higher in all courses applied toward the minor, and at least 15 hours of courses at the 300 and 400 level must be taken at UAB.

Questions:

For questions about the minor in linguistics, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Linguistics, Humanities Building 213A, (205) 934-8588 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Undergraduate Studies, Humanities Building 207G, (205) 934-8570.