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Linguistics and English Language |
Lynn E. Henrichsen, Chair
Dallin D. Oaks, Associate Chair
2129 JKHB, (801) 422-2937
E-mail: linguistics@byu.edu
Internet: http://humanities.byu.edu/linguistics/department.html
College of Humanities Advisement Center
3078 JKHB, (801) 422-4789
All undergraduate degree programs in the Department of Linguistics are open enrollment.
The Discipline
Linguistics is the study of language in all its aspects—from speech sounds to sentence formation to meaning; from how language is organized and used in a social setting to how it is organized and processed in the brain or by computers. Linguists study language form, language change, language acquisition, and even the texts in which language is recorded. Linguists recognize that the communicative power of language is what brings cohesion to all human enterprises. For the student interested in the nature of language, linguistics is the subject to study.
A linguistics degree with an emphasis in computers may lead to jobs in high technology, e.g., machine translation, information retrieval, speech recognition and production software, and lexicography. Linguistics is also recognized as a strong specialization for those pursuing a career in military intelligence or technical writing.
The English language major is in many ways similar to the linguistics major, though its focus is more specifically on English linguistics, an important focus given the now international status of the English language as a language of wider communication. The major provides useful preparation for careers that require special attention to the English language, such as advertising and technical writing. The English language major along with a TESOL or editing minor is an especially strong combination.
The teaching of English to speakers of other languages is an applied linguistics area of high demand, both within the United States and around the world (see further description under TESOL below).
To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.
Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.
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Precollege Math (zero to one course)
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0–3.0 hours |
| First-Year Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
| Advanced Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
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Advanced Languages/Math/Music
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3–20.0 |
| Biological Science (one to two courses) | 3–6.0 |
| Physical Science (one to two courses) | 3–7.0 |
| American Heritage (one to two courses) | 3–6.0 |
| Wellness (one to three courses) | 1.5–2.0 |
| Civilization (two courses) | 6.0 |
| Arts and Letters (one course) | 3.0 |
| Natural Sciences (one course) | 3–4.0 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) | 3.0 |
Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.
Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.
| Religion | 14.0 |
| Residency | 30.0 |
| Hours needed to graduate | 120.0 |
Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.
Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.
Complete the major requirements listed under one of the following undergraduate degree programs.
| BA | English Language |
| BA | Linguistics |
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Computers and the Humanities Editing Linguistics Language and Computers TESOL TESOL (K–12) |
| MA | Linguistics |
| Cert | TESOL |
| MA | TESOL |
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Preparation to teach English to speakers of other languages involves multidisciplinary course work in a number of areas, including linguistics, language acquisition, teaching methods and materials, educational programs, and computer-assisted instruction.
TESOL minors are qualified for many overseas positions teaching English as a foreign language. They may also work in various ESL and bilingual education programs in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Possible teaching settings range from adult education classes to special courses for immigrant school children. The TESOL (K–12) minor (designed for TESOL minors who wish to teach in the public school system) has been approved by the Utah State Board of Education as leading to the Utah State ESL endorsement. Earning this endorsement will enhance the career possibilities of teachers holding an elementary or secondary state teaching credential.
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301. Advanced Academic English for International Students. (3:3:1) For bilingual foreign students.
302. Advanced English Pronunciation for International Students. (3:3:0) For bilingual foreign students.
303. College Reading and Study Skills for International Students. (3:3:0) For bilingual foreign students.
304. Academic Writing for International Students. (3:3:1) For bilingual foreign students.
404. ESL Advanced Composition. (3:3:0)
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98. Basic Academic Word Processing Skills. (0:2:0)
180. Humanities Computing Survey. (1:1:1)
280. Basic Humanities Computing Skills. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: CHum 180 or computer experience.
281. Computers and Teaching 1. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: CHum 180 or computer experience.
283. Computers and Print Publishing. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: CHum 180 or computer experience.
284. Computers and Internet Publishing. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: CHum 180 or computer experience.
287. Programming Humanities Applications 1. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: CHum 180 or computer experience.
381. Computers and Teaching 2. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: CHum 281.
384. Encoding and Markup. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: CHum 284.
385. Computer Research Tools and Methods. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: CHum 180 or computer experience.
387. Programming Humanities Applications 2. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: CHum 287.
484R. Publishing Workshop. (3:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: CHum 384.
489R. Humanities Computing Project. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: any 300-level computers in the humanities course.
490R. Humanities Computing Seminar. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
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223. Introduction to the English Language. (3:3:0)
322. Modern American Usage. (3:3:0) Independent Study also. Prerequisite: ELang 223.
324. History of the English Language. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223.
325. The Grammar of English. (3:3:0) Independent Study also. Prerequisite: ELang 223.
326. Meaning in English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223.
330. Basic Editing Skills. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 322 or 325.
421R. Studies in Language or Editing. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: ELang 223.
430R. Editing for Publication. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: ELang 330; CHum 283.
Refining copy editing and substantive editing skills through hands-on work with actual publications; one-on-one feedback and mentoring.
495. The Senior Course. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: senior status; English language major status.
In-depth study of a limited area of English language. Content varies; requires research and writing.
521R. Studies in Language. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: ELang 324 or equivalent.
525. Old English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223, 324; or equivalent.
526. Middle English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223, 324; or equivalent.
527. Early Modern English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223, 324; or equivalent.
528. Varieties of English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223, 324.
529. Structure of Modern English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 325, or instructor's consent.
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230. Language, Mind, and the World. (3:3:0)
330. Introduction to Linguistics (Modern). (3:3:0)
377R. Basic Training in TESOL. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.)
399R. Academic Internship: Linguistics. (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: program coordinator's consent.
420. Phonetics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ling 330.
430. Theoretical Syntax. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330.
440. Understanding Language Acquisition. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 230; ElEd 450 or ScEd 450.
450. Introduction to Historical- Comparative Linguistics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ling 330.
460. Assessment for Linguistically Diverse Students. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 230; ElEd 450 or ScEd 450.
471. Methods and Strategies for Developing Second-Language Skills. (2:2:0.5) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 230; ElEd 450 or ScEd 450.
472. Developing Second-Language Literacy Skills. (2:2:0.5) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 230; ElEd 450 or ScEd 450.
480. Problems in Translation. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: proficiency in a second language.
490. Senior Seminar. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: Ling 330.
496R. Academic Internship: TESOL. (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 230; Ling 440; Ling 471 or 472.
500.Introduction to Research in TESOL. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: admission to TESOL graduate certificate or language acquisition MA program.
521. Phonology. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ling 330.
535. Semantics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ling 330.
540. Language Acquisition. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ling 330 or equivalent.
545. Psycholinguistics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330 or equivalent.
550. (Ling-Anthr) Sociolinguistics. (3:3:0)
551. (Ling-Anthr) Anthropological Linguistics. (3:3:0)
555. Teaching Culture. (3:3:0)
558. Historical-Comparative Linguistics. (3:3:0) W, Sp Prerequisite: Ling 450 or equivalent.
577. TESOL Methods and Materials. (4:4:1) Prerequisite: ESL 404 or native English speaker.
579. TESOL Student Teaching. (3:0:8) Prerequisite: Ling 577 and departmental consent.
580R. Problems in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. (1–3:3:0 ea.) On dem.
581. Natural Language Processing. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: good programming skills in at least one language (preferably LISP, Prolog, C, C++, Perl, or Java) and a knowledge of basic discrete math. Upper-division linguistics/computers and the humanities students with less programming may enroll with instructor's consent.
590R. Readings in Linguistics. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
595. Research Design in TESOL. (1:2:0) Prerequisite: Ling 500; admission to TESOL MA (thesis option) or language acquisition MA program; preliminary draft of rationale and review of literature for MA thesis.
596. Research Design in Linguistics. (1:2:0) Prerequisite: admission to linguistics MA program.
599R. Academic Internship: Linguistics. (1–9:9:0 ea.) On dem.
For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog.
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(Available only through Evening Classes.)
101, 102. Conversation ASL, Parts 1 and 2. (4:4:1 ea.)
201. ASL Grammar. (4:4:0)
202. Advanced ASL Grammar. (4:4:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: ASL 201.
301. Deaf Culture. (3:3:0)
302. Deaf Literature. (3:3:0) W on dem. Prerequisite: ASL 301.
431. Interpreting 1. (4:4:1) Independent Study also.
432. Interpreting 2. (4:4:1)
Anderson, Neil J. (1997) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1979, 1980; PhD, U. of Texas, Austin, 1989.
Eggington, William G. (1988) BA, Brigham Young U.—Hawaii, 1975; MA, PhD, U. of Southern California, 1981, 1985.
Henrichsen, Lynn E. (1992) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1973, 1975; EdD, U. of Hawaii, Manoa, 1987.
Luthy, Melvin J. (1971) BS, Utah State U., 1962; PhD, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1967.
Manning, Alan D. (1994) BA, Brigham Young U., 1984; PhD, Louisiana State U., 1988.
Melby, Alan K. (1977) BS, MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1973, 1974, 1976.
Robertson, John S. (1977) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1967, 1970; PhD, Harvard U., 1976.
Skousen, Royal (1979) BA, Brigham Young U., 1969; MA, PhD, U. of Illinois, 1971, 1972.
Probst, Glen W. (1980) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1961, 1966; PhD, Ohio State U., 1969.
Chapman, Donald W. (1995) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1987, 1990; PhD, U. of Toronto, Canada, 1995.
Graham, Charles Ray (1980) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1967, 1969; PhD, U. of Texas, Austin, 1977.
Hallen, Cynthia L. (1991) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1980, 1982; PhD, U. of Arizona, 1991.
Oaks, Dallin D. (1990) BA, Brigham Young U., 1984; MA, U. of Utah, 1986; PhD, Purdue U., 1990.
Adams, Linda H. (1979) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1963, 1968.
Dant, Doris R. (1989) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1966, 1972.
Thorne, Melvin J. (2000) BA, Brigham Young U., 1976; MA, PhD, U. of Kansas, 1980, 1986.
Baltes, Paul J. (1993) BA, Arizona State U., 1988; MA, PhD, Purdue U., 1991, 1995.
Bowie, David (1999) BA, U. of Maryland, College Park, 1994; PhD, U. of Pennsylvania, 2000.
Elzinga, Dirk (2001) BA, MA, U. of Utah, 1992, 1993; PhD, U. of Arizona, 1999.
Gardner, Dee (1999) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1983, 1994; PhD, Northern Arizona U., 1999.
Lonsdale, Deryle W. (1997) BSc, U. of Alberta, Canada, 1981; MS, PhD, Carnegie Mellon U., 1992, 1997.
Shelley, Monte (1976) PhD, Brigham Young U., 1976.
Tanner, Mark W. (1993) BA, U. of Utah, 1982; MA, U. of Southern California, 1985; PhD, U. of Pennsylvania, 1991.
Strong-Krause, Diane (1979) BA, MA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1975, 1976, 2001.
Eslinger, Catherine (2000) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1997, 2000.
Johnson, Cary (2002) BA, Adams State Coll., 1998; MA, Brigham Young U., 2002.
Vidal, Kari (2002) BA, Brigham Young U.—Hawaii, 1996; MA, Brigham Young U., 2002.
Wilson, Russell (2000) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1997, 2000.
Wolfersberger, Mark (2001) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1998, 2001.
Blair, Robert W. (1959) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1955, 1957; PhD, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1964.
Brown, Cheryl (1975) BA, MA, Utah State U., 1967, 1971; TESL Cert., Brigham Young U., 1974; PhD, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1983.
Cox, Soren (1955) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1952, 1956; PhD, U. of Minnesota, 1964.
Madsen, Harold S. (1970) BA, MA, U. of Utah, 1953, 1960; PhD, U. of Colorado, 1965.
Norton, Don E. (1967) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1959, 1961.
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