Linguistics Minor

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TOTAL MINOR HOURS: 15

The linguistics minor can complement any language major, as well as many other majors. In the linguistics minor, you will have the opportunity to take upper-level classes focusing on language, culture, pedagogy and theoretical linguistics. The minor can prepare you for teaching a foreign language in the United States, teaching English overseas, working for a company in which there are multinational employees, and other similar careers. It will also give you a foundation to pursue graduate work in applied linguistics or languages. Knowledge of the structure of language will help you hone your analytic thinking skills, which can be transferred to other areas such as succeeding on the LSAT or entering a career in the field of computer science. Linguistics courses can also help you improve your writing-related skills, oral communication skills, and intercultural communication.

Minor Requirements

Minor Core (3 Credit Hours)

LIN 3010 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit(s): 3

Minor Electives (12 Credit Hours)

ANT 3610 - Linguistic Anthropology Credit(s): 3
CLT 3040 - Scientific and Medical Terminology Credit(s): 3
FLE 4390 - Teaching Foreign/Second Languages Credit(s): 3
FRE 4700 - French Linguistics Credit(s): 3
LIN 2002 - Language, Culture & Film Credit(s): 3
LIN 3003 - Language Matters Credit(s): 3
LIN 4350 - Sound Systems in American English Credit(s): 3
LIN 4600 - Sociolinguistics: Language and Society Credit(s): 3
LIN 4609 - Language and Technology Credit(s): 3
LIN 4671 - Traditional English Grammar Credit(s): 3
LIN 4701 - Psycholinguistics Credit(s): 3
LIN 4721 - Second Language Acquisition Credit(s): 3
LIN 4930 - Selected Topics Credit(s): 1-3 (may be repeated; title must be different)
SPA 3004 - Introduction to Language Development and Disorders Credit(s): 3
SPN 4700 - Spanish Linguistics Credit(s): 3
TSL 4362 - Methodology of Teaching English Overseas Credit(s): 3

GPA Requirements

A minimum 2.0 GPA is required.

Grading Requirement

A minimum grade of C- or better must be attained in each course.

Residency Requirement

A minimum of nine (9) hours must be completed at the University of South Florida.

Advising Information

USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss courses planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

Tampa Campus Website: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/academic-advising/index.aspx
For questions, email Languagesadvise@usf.edu.