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 language departments 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, E. N. Burstynsky (416-978-4029).

Linguistics Programs

Linguistics (Arts program)

Specialist program:
(12 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
LIN100Y1

Second Year:
LIN228H1, LIN229H1, LIN231H1, LIN232H1
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. LIN322H1, LIN331H1, JAL401H1
3. Further courses (excluding LIN200H1, 265Y1, and 365Y1) 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): ANT329Y1, ANT425H1, ANT427H1; CSC384H1, CSC485H1; EAS465H1, 466H1; ENG240Y1, ENG367Y1; FIN220H1; FRE272Y1, FRE273Y1, FRE376H1, FRE378H1, FRE384H1, FRE386H1, FRE387H1, FRE389H1, FRE471H1, FRE479H1, FRE489H1; GER400Y1; HPS250H1; ITA360H1, ITA361H1, ITA363H1, ITA364H1, ITA430H1; JUP250Y1; PHL210Y1, PHL245H1, PHL325H1, PHL326H1, PHL340H1; 342H1, 345H1, 351H1, 355H1, 451H1; SLA430Y1, SLA438H1, 439H1, SLA452Y1, 456H1; SPA421H1, SPA425H1; VIC120Y1
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:
(7 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
LIN100Y1

Second Year:
LIN228H1, LIN229H1, LIN231H1, LIN232H1

Third Year:
Four courses in LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP/JLS at least two of which must be at the 300+ level (excluding LIN200H1)

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. LIN100Y1
2. Three other courses in LIN/JAL/JFL/JLP/JLS at least one of which must be at the 300+ level (excluding LIN200H1)

Linguistics and Languages (Arts program)

Combined Specialist program:
(13 or 14 courses or their equivalent)
Linguistics
The Linguistics component of all these Programs is as follows:

First Year:
LIN100Y1

Second Year:
LIN228H1, LIN229H1, LIN231H1, LIN232H1

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 (LIN362H1 specially recommended) (excluding LIN200H1)
The Language component is six or seven courses or their equivalent in the language chosen as follows:
English
(7 courses)
Note:
Students wishing to complete a Combined Specialist Program in English and Linguistics must complete seven ENG/JEF courses, fulfilling all of the following requirements:
1. ENG201Y1/ENG202Y1
2. ENG367Y1
3. At least two courses selected from the pre-1800 group of courses (Group A); at least one of the courses must be at the 300+ level (ENG240Y1 and ENG300Y1 specially recommended)
4. Only one 100-level ENG/JEF course may be counted towards the Program requirements; ENG100H1, ENG185Y1, HUM199Y1 may not be counted
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:
GER100Y1/GER200Y1/(200H1, 201H1)

Second Year:
GER200Y1/(200H1, 201H1); 300Y1/(300H1, 301H1)

Third and Fourth Years:
1. GER300Y1/(300H1, 301H1, GER400Y1)
2. The reminder of the six courses or equivalent must have a GER designator.
Italian
(7 courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
ITA100Y1/ITA101Y1/ITA102Y1/(ITA133H1, ITA134H1)

Second Year:
ITA250Y1/ITA251Y1/ITA252Y1/ITA253Y1

Third and Fourth Years:
1. ITA360H1, ITA361H1, ITA430H1
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 (Science program)

Specialist program:
(15.5 full courses or their equivalent with at least one full course at the 400-level)

First Year:
1. CSC165H1/CSC240H1, (CSC107H1/CSC108H1, CSC148H1)/CSC150H1; MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1
2. LIN100Y1

Second Year:
1. CSC207H1, CSC236H1/240H1 263H1/CSC265H1; MAT223H1; STA250H1
2. LIN228H1, LIN229H1, LIN231H1, LIN232H1

Higher Years:
1. CSC258H1, CSC324H1, CSC340H1, CSC401H1, CSC485H1
2. 2.5 FCE chosen from: LIN322H1, LIN323H1, LIN331H1, LIN341H1, LIN372H1, LIN481H1; JLP315H1, JLP374H1
3. 1.0 additional FCE in CSC, chosen from: CSC363H1/CSC365H1, CSC373H1/CSC375H1, CSC384H1, CSC408H1, CSC428H1, 434H1, CSC486H1
4. 1.5 additional FCE in LIN/JLA/JFL/JLP/JLS (excluding LIN200H1) at least 1.0 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 (Arts program)

Specialist program:
(14 full courses or their equivalent with one full course at the 400-level)
Linguistics
(7 courses)

First Year:
LIN100Y1

Second Year:
LIN228H1, LIN229H1, LIN231H1, LIN232H1

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 LIN200H1) (LIN331H1, LIN481H1 specially recommended)
Philosophy
(7 courses)
1. PHL210Y1, PHL245H1, PHL351H1
2. Five additional PHL courses, at least three at the 300-level. The following courses are particularly recommended: HPS250H1; JUP250Y1; PHL325H1, PHL326H1, PHL340H1, PHL342H1, PHL345H1, PHL347H1, PHL351H1, PHL355H1, PHL451H1