LIN Linguistics

LIN Linguistics

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 Associate Chair.

Associate Chair: Professor E.N. Burstynsky, Robarts Library, Room 6085 (978-1765)

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, 201H, 261Y, 265Y, and 365Y) to bring the total number of courses up to 12. These courses must be LIN/JAL/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 385H, 485H; EAS 465H, 466H; ENG 240Y, 367Y; FIN 220H; FRE 272Y, 273Y, 376H, 378H, 384H, 387H, 389H, 471H, 472H, 476H, 479H, 489H; GER 415H, 416H; HPS 250H; ITA 360H, 361H, 363H, 364H, 430H; JUP 250Y; PHL/PHI 210Y, 245H, 325H, 326H, 340H; PHL 342H, 345H, 350H, 355H, 450H; 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/JLP/JLS at least two of which must be at the 300+ level (excluding LIN 200H, 201H, 261Y, 265Y, and 365Y)

Minor program (B.A.): (4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. LIN 100Y
2. Three other courses in LIN/JAL/JLP/JLS at least one of which must be at the 300+ level (excluding LIN 200H, 201H, 265Y 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/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, 201H, 261Y, 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 OR the requirements for the Major program in French Linguistics. For details, please see the Department of French program listings.
GERMAN: (6 courses or their equivalent)

First Year: GER 100Y/202Y

Second Year: GER 200Y/300Y

Third and Fourth Years:
1. GER 300Y/400Y
2. Two full GER courses or equivalent, including at least one full course or equivalent from: GER 260Y/265Y/360Y/365Y/400Y/415H/416H/426Y/450Y/490H
ITALIAN: (7 courses or their equivalent)

First Year: ITA 100Y/101Y/102Y/(133H, 134H)/142Y/152Y

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 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/JAL/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, 201H, 261Y, 265Y, and 365Y) (LIN 331H, 481H specially recommended)

PHILOSOPHY: (7 courses)
1. PHL/PHI 210Y, 245H, PHL 250H
2. Five additional PHL courses, at least three at the 300-level. The following courses are particularly recommended: HPS 250H; PHL/PHI 325H, 326H, 340H; PHL 342H, 345H, 347H, 350H, 355H