English (Language and Linguistics Specialization), B.A.

Description

The faculty in the Language and Linguistics program of the English Department train students in the formal study and analysis of the many facets of language. This major prepares students for graduate work in linguistics, foreign languages or medieval studies, or for careers in which a full awareness of the nature and characteristics of language is necessary, such as law, education, speech pathology, or information technology. We offer classes in general linguistics, phonetics and phonology, syntax, sociolinguistics, language and gender, the history of the language and Old English, as well as courses in medieval language and literature such as Beowulf and Chaucer. Students will also develop their skills in writing and literary analysis, and are free to take additional courses in literature or writing as electives. Many of our students find that their study of linguistics is complemented by a second major or a minor in Anthropology, Computer Science or a foreign language. Students majoring in Literature or Writing may minor in Linguistics or TESOL. Students majoring in Linguistics may minor in Literature or Writing. No course may simultaneously fulfill requirements in major and minor.

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Contact Information

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(775) 784-6689

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Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.0
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 42 Upper-Division Units
• Half Program Units/4 Year Institution | 60 Units

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (15 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV), and at least one course used to satisfy a Major Requirement must satisfy a Silver Core Objective. If students do not use the following recommended courses to satisfy the additional Silver Core requirements, they must take appropriate courses in other departments. Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog for appropriate courses.

III. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

IV. Major Requirements, Language and Linguistics Specialization (36 units)

• ENG 281 - Introduction to Language (3 units) OR
• ENG 282 - Introduction to Language and Literary Expression (3 units)

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• ENG 298 - Writing About Literature (3 units)
• ENG 303 - Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism (3 units)
• ENG 411B - Principles of Modern Grammar (3 units)
• ENG 412A - Linguistics (3 units)

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• ENG 412D - Introduction to Phonology (3 units) CO9 OR
• ENG 413D - Introduction to Experimental Phonetics (3 units) CO9

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• ENG 413A - Sociolinguistics (3 units) CO10 OR
• ENG 416B - Language and Gender (3 units) CO10

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• ENG 414A - History of the English Language (3 units)
• ENG 415A - Old English (3 units)
• Electives (9 units) - Choose from other 400-level courses or an approved 300-level course. See recommended elective list below.

V. Minor Requirements (18-21 unit)

The English Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.

VI. Electives (1-21 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule