Anthropological Linguistics Focus

Advisor: Dr. Judy Pine

Anthropological linguistics will provide students with training in language and communication from the broad cross-cultural perspective of Anthropology. The program includes training in technical linguistics, anthropological method and theory, and an area and language specialty of the student's own choice. Training in anthropological linguistics provides the student with technical and analytical skills that have significant applicability in a wide variety of jobs. The student may also choose to continue on to graduate study in linguistics or Linguistic Anthropology.

In the interconnected global world of today, anthropological linguistic skills are important in international business and diplomatic communication. The Japanese, for example, use anthropologists in analyzing how to word ads to appeal to the American market. Anthropological linguistic skills are also important in the field of domestic communications, including television, print media, and education. The student is encouraged to pursue independent projects involving practical or theoretical use of anthropological linguistics.

DEGREE COURSEWORK & REQUIREMENTS
Anthropology Area Concentration for BA in Linguistics

Concentration under advisement from Judy Pine

Anthropology 247: Introduction to Linguistics Anthropology
Anthropology 347, 447, and select sections of 490
Electives under advisement

Major - Linguistics (59 credits): (Bachelor of Arts) -Visit the Linguistics Website for details

Language Component (12-15 credits):
One year of a non-Indo-European language     -or-     Second year of an Indo-European language
Core Courses (30-36 credits):
Linguistics 099    Senior Research & Presentation      0 Credits
Linguistics 201    Introduction to Linguistics               4-5 Credits
-or- English 370 -or- TESOL 401
Linguistics 204     Sociolinguistics                               4-5 Credits
-or- English 270
Linguistics 314     Phonetics                                         4 Credits
Linguistics 315    Phonology                                        4 Credits
Linguistics 321     Syntax I                                           4 Credits
Linguistics 322     Syntax II                                          4 Credits
Linguistics 331     Semantics                                        4 Credits
Linguistics 402     Topics in Linguistics             3-5 Credits (a minimum of two Linguistics 402 courses are required)
Updated 6-10-11 - please check the linguistics site for current information