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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. Part-time 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, Prof. S. Tagliamonte, (416-978-4029). Linguistics ProgramsEnrolment in the Linguistics programs requires the completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required. Linguistics (Arts program)Specialist program (12 full courses or their equivalent) First Year: Second Year: Second, Third and Fourth Years: Major program: (7 full courses or their equivalent) First Year: Second Year: Third and Fourth Years: Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) 1. LIN100Y1 Linguistics and Languages (Arts program)Consult the Department of Linguistics and of the Language chosen. Combined Specialist program: (13 or 14 courses or their equivalent) Linguistics
Second Year: Third and Fourth Years: The Language component is six or seven courses or their equivalent in the language chosen as follows: English (7 courses) Note French (7 courses or their equivalent) Same as 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: Second Year: Third and Fourth Years: Italian (7 courses or their equivalent) First Year: Second Year: 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) Linguistics Component (7 FCEs) First Year Second Year Higher Years Recommended preparation: At least one years study (or equivalent) at university level of a non-English language Computing Component (8.5 FCEs) First Year Second Year Higher Years NOTE: Students in this program must also qualify for, and be registered in the Major program in Computer Science Linguistics and Philosophy (Arts program)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: Second Year: Third and Fourth Years: Philosophy (7 courses) 1. PHL210Y1, PHL245H1, PHL351H1 |