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Introduction
Linguistics can trace its roots back to the ancient Sanskrit
grammarians, and the study of language is probably as old as language itself. However, the
twentieth century has produced an explosion in the scientific study of language. As our
understanding of the nature and structure of human language develops, linguistics is
becoming relevant to many other areas of research such as Cognitive Science, Artificial
Intelligence, Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Psychology, and Philosophy.
On its own, linguistics represents an invaluable key to the
nature of the mind and the diverse elements of human culture; as a tool, linguistics is
unmatched in preparing one for the learning and teaching of languages and for integrating
language with technology.
The Department offers programs in Linguistics, as well as
combined programs with languages other than English and with Philosophy, as shown in the
Programs of Study.
Woodsworth College students should note that most of the
summer and evening courses available to them are offered on a rotating basis only.
Consequently, students wishing to take such courses should enroll in them at the earliest
opportunity after completing the necessary prerequisites.
In addition to the undergraduate curriculum within the
Department of Linguistics, there are courses relating to linguistics offered in other
departments such as the language departments, Anthropology, Computer Science, and
Philosophy, and in the Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence program.
Students seeking counselling and information should contact
the Undergraduate Coordinator (416-978-4029).
LINGUISTICS PROGRAMS
Enrolment in the Linguistics programs requires the completion
of four courses; no minimum GPA required.
LINGUISTICS (B.A.)
Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(12 full courses or their equivalent)
First Year:
LIN 100Y
Second Year:
LIN 228H, 229H, 231H, 232H
Second, Third and Fourth Years:
1. Two years of study or its equivalent of one non-Germanic, non-Romance language in
courses using the spoken language (courses must be approved by the Undergraduate
Co-ordinator)
2. LIN 322H, 331H, JAL 401H
3. Further courses (excluding LIN 200H, 265Y, and 365Y) to bring the total number of courses up to
12. These courses must be LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP/JLS courses except that up to one full course
may be chosen from the following list (please consult the Department of Linguistics):
ANT 329Y, 427H; CSC 384H, 485H; EAS 465H, 466H; ENG 240Y, 367Y; FIN 220H; FRE 272Y, 273Y, 376H, 378H, 384H, 386H, 387H, 389H, 471H, 479H, 489H; GER 415H; HPS 250H; ITA 360H, 361H, 363H, 364H, 430H; JUP 250Y; PHL 210Y, 245H, 325H, 326H, 340H; 342H, 345H, 351H, 355H, 451H; SLA 430Y, 438H, 439H, 452Y, 456H; SPA 421H, 425H; VIC 120Y
4. Of the courses chosen in 3 above, at least 2.5 must be at the 300+ level and 0.5 at the
400-level
Major program (B.A.):
(7 full courses or their equivalent)
First Year:
LIN 100Y
Second Year:
LIN 228H, 229H, 231H, 232H
Third Year:
Four courses in LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP/JLS at least two of which must be at the 300+ level
(excluding LIN 200H, 265Y,
and 365Y)
Minor program (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. LIN 100Y
2. Three other courses in LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP/JLS at least one of which must be at the 300+
level (excluding LIN 200H, and 365Y)
LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (Hon.B.A.)
Consult the Department of Linguistics and of the Language chosen.
Specialist program:
(13 or 14 courses or their equivalent)
The Linguistics component of all these Programs is as follows:
First Year:
LIN 100Y
Second Year:
LIN 228H, 229H, 231H, 232H
Third and Fourth Years:
Four additional LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP/JLS courses, at least 3 of which must be at the 300+
level, and at least one of which must be at the 400-level (LIN
362H specially recommended) (excluding LIN 200H, 265Y and 365Y)
The Language component is six or seven courses or their equivalent in the language chosen
as follows:
FRENCH: (7 courses or their equivalent)
Students have two options. They may use the requirements for the Major program in French
Language and French Linguistics. For details, please see the Department of French program
listings.
GERMAN: (6 full courses or their equivalent)
First Year:
GER 100Y/200Y/(200H, 201H)
Second Year:
GER 200Y/(200H, 201H); 300Y/(300H, 301H)
Third and Fourth Years:
1. GER 300Y/(300H, 301H)
2. The reminder of the GER course should include at least two full courses or equivalent
from: GER 260Y/360Y/415H/490H/491Y
ITALIAN: (7 courses or their equivalent)
First Year:
ITA 100Y/101Y/102Y/(133H, 134H)
Second Year:
ITA 250Y/251Y/252Y/253Y
Third and Fourth Years:
1. ITA 360H, 361H, 430H
2. 3.5 additional ITA language and linguistics courses at the 300/400-levels
SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE: (6.5 courses or their
equivalent)
Spanish and Portuguese may also be taken in this Program. Interested students should
consult the Department
SLAVIC LANGUAGES:
Slavic Languages may also be taken in this Program. Interested students should consult the
Department.
LINGUISTICS AND COMPUTING (Hon.B.Sc.)
Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.):
(15.5 full courses or their equivalent with at least one full course at the 400-level)
First Year:
1. CSC 108H, 148H; MAT 137Y/157Y
2. LIN 100Y
Second Year:
1. CSC 238H, 228H
(see note below), 270H; MAT 223H; STA 250H
2. LIN 228H, 229H, 231H, 232H
Higher Years:
1. CSC 258H, 324H, 340H, 401H, 485H
2. 2.5 FCE chosen from: LIN 322H, 323H, 331H, 341H, 372H, 481H; JLP 315H, 374H
3. 1.5 FCE in CSC, at least two of which are chosen from: CSC 364h, 378H, 384H, 408H,
428H, 434H, 486H
4. 1.5 additional FCE in LIN/JLA/JFL/JLP/JLS (excluding LIN
200H, 265Y, 365Y)
at least two of which must be at the 300+ level
Recommended preparation: At least one year's study (or equivalent) at university level of
a non-English language
NOTE: Students in this program must also qualify for, and be registered in the Major
program in Computer Science
LINGUISTICS AND PHILOSOPHY (Hon.B.A.)
Consult Departments of Philosophy and Linguistics.
Specialist program:
(14 full courses or their equivalent with one full course at the 400-level)
LINGUISTICS: (7 courses)
First Year:
LIN 100Y
Second Year:
LIN 228H, 229H, 231H, 232H
Third and Fourth Years
: Four additional LIN/JA/JFLL/JLP/JLS courses at least 3 must be at the 300+ level and at
least 1 of which must be at the 400-level (excluding LIN
200H, 265Y, and 365Y) (LIN 331H, 481H
specially recommended)
PHILOSOPHY: (7 courses)
1. PHL 210Y, 245H, 351H
2. Five additional PHL courses, at least three at the 300-level. The following courses are
particularly recommended: HPS 250H; JUP 260Y; PHL 325H, 326H, 340H, 342H, 345H, 347H, 351H, 355H, 451H
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