BA in Linguistics Major

Course Overview The B.A. in Linguistics provides an interdisciplinary exploration of human language, examining its structure, function, and role in society from multiple theoretical and applied perspectives. This program empowers students to understand language as a fundamental tool for communication, identity, and cultural connection. You will learn to analyze language systems and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. Key Program Highlights Explore core areas like sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics to understand language's role in society and the mind. Apply theoretical knowledge in practical fields such as forensic linguistics, historical linguistics, and language documentation. Gain valuable pre-service teaching preparation with specialized modules in TEFL and Computer-Assisted Language Learning. Develop a deep understanding of language form and function across different languages and language families. Fulfill a three-year college-level foreign language requirement, enhancing your cross-cultural communication skills.