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LinguisticsMinor

Understand the structure of language and gain insight into human behavior while developing deep analytical skills.

The minor in Linguistics at UND complements many majors and gives you valuable insights into the structure and meaning of language across human societies.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
20

Why minor in linguistics?

The minor provides a strong foundation for graduate study in linguistics or related fields, and prepares you to make informed decisions about language-related issues in daily life. Linguistics can prepare you for a career in:

  • Translation
  • Teaching (high school or college level)
  • Bilingual/Bicultural Education
  • Interpreting
  • Homeland Security
  • Computer Science
  • Law

Linguistics Minor Courses

ENGL 209. Introduction to Linguistics. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the nature of language, phonology, grammar, semantics, and historical, geographical, social, and developmental aspects of language. F,S.

ENGL 309. Modern Grammar. 3 Credits.

Various approaches to the structure of modern English, with emphasis on dialect variation and applications to the problems of teaching. F.

ENGL 442. History of the English Language. 3 Credits.

The development of the language from the earliest times to the present. This course is recommended for all prospective English teachers. S.

CSD 223. Phonetics. 3 Credits.

Introduction to Phonetics. Includes articulatory descriptions of the speech sounds of English and other language, the International Phonetic Alphabet, coarticulatory phenomena, suprasegmentals, phonological features and phonological processes. Supervised practice in broad and narrow transcription of normal and disordered speech is provided. F.

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