Linguistics Major Concentration (B.A. & Sc.)

36 credits · Bachelor of Arts and Science · 2026-2027 catalogue

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Degree Requirements — B.A. & Sc. students

This program is offered as part of a Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.) degree. To graduate, students must satisfy both their program requirements and their degree requirements. The program requirements (i.e., the specific courses that make up this program) are listed under the Course Tab (above). The degree requirements—including the mandatory Foundation program, appropriate degree structure, and any additional components—are outlined on the Degree Requirements page . Students are responsible for ensuring that this program fits within the overall structure of their degree and that all degree requirements are met. Consult the Degree Planning Guide on the SOUSA website for additional guidance.

Required Courses (15 credits)

  • LING 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • LING 330 Phonetics (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • LING 331 Phonology 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • LING 360 Introduction to Semantics (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • LING 371 Syntax 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter

Complementary Courses (21 credits)

3 credits from the following: (3 credits)

3 credits from the following:

  • COMP 230 Logic and Computability (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • MATH 318 Mathematical Logic (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • PHIL 210 Introduction to Deductive Logic 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall

18 credits in Linguistics (LING) chosen according to the student's interests. At least 9 of these credits must be at the 400/500 level; this requirement may inc (18 credits)

18 credits in Linguistics (LING) chosen according to the student's interests. At least 9 of these credits must be at the 400/500 level; this requirement may include:

  • INLG 411 Linguistics of Indigenous Languages (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

Remaining credits

Only 3 credits at the 200 level may count towards complementary credits.

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