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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 100Y1

Second Year:

LIN 228H1, 229H1, 231H1, 232H1

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 322H1, 331H1, JAL 401H1

3. Further courses (excluding LIN 200H1, 265Y1, 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 329Y1, 427H1; CSC 384H1, 485H1; EAS 465H1, 466H1; ENG 240Y1, 367Y1; FIN 220H1; FRE 272Y1, 273Y1, 376H1, 378H1, 384H1, 386H1, 387H1, 389H1, 471H1, 479H1, 489H1; GER 403H1; HPS 250H1; ITA 360H1, 361H1, 363H1, 364H1, 430H1; JUP 250Y1; PHL 210Y1, 245H1, 325H1, 326H1, 340H1; 342H, 345H, 351H, 355H, 451H; SLA 430Y1, 438H1, 439H1, 452Y1, 456H1; SPA 421H1, 425H1; VIC 120Y1

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 100Y1

Second Year:

LIN 228H1, 229H1, 231H1, 232H1

Third Year:

Four courses in LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP/JLS at least two of which must be at the 300+ level (excluding LIN 200H1, 265Y1, and 365Y)

Minor program (B.A.):

(4 full courses or their equivalent)

1. LIN 100Y1

2. Three other courses in LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP/JLS at least one of which must be at the 300+ level (excluding LIN 200H1, 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 100Y1

Second Year:

LIN 228H1, 229H1, 231H1, 232H1

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 362H1 specially recommended) (excluding LIN 200H1, 265Y1 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 100Y1/200Y1/(200H1, 201H1)

Second Year:

GER 200Y1/(200H1, 201H1); 300Y/(300H, 301H)

Third and Fourth Years:



1. GER 300Y1/(300H1, 301H1, 403H1)

2. The reminder of the six courses or equivalent must have a GER designator.

ITALIAN: (7 courses or their equivalent)

First Year:

ITA 100Y1/101Y1/102Y1/(133H1, 134H1)

Second Year:

ITA 250Y1/251Y1/252Y1/253Y1

Third and Fourth Years:



1. ITA 360H1, 361H1, 430H1

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 108H1, 148H1; MAT 137Y1/157Y1

2. LIN 100Y1

Second Year:



1. CSC 238H1, 228H1 (see note below), 270H; MAT 223H1; STA 250H1

2. LIN 228H1, 229H1, 231H1, 232H1

Higher Years:



1. CSC 258H1, 324H1, 340H1, 401H1, 485H1

2. 2.5 FCE chosen from: LIN 322H1, 323H1, 331H1, 341H1, 372H1, 481H1; JLP 315H1, 374H1

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 200H1, 265Y1, 365Y1) 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 100Y1

Second Year:

LIN 228H1, 229H1, 231H1, 232H1

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 200H1, 265Y1, and 365Y) (LIN 331H1, 481H1 specially recommended)

PHILOSOPHY: (7 courses)

1. PHL 210Y1, 245H1, 351H1

2. Five additional PHL courses, at least three at the 300-level. The following courses are particularly recommended: HPS 250H1; JUP 250Y1; PHL 325H1, 326H1, 340H1, 342H1, 345H1, 347H1, 351H1, 355H1, 451H1


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