The study of linguistics focuses on the nature of language itself and on human beings as creators and users of language. This program in SPU’s Department of 语言、文化和语言学 explores systems of sound and meaning; phrase and sentence structure; linguistic diversity; both first- and second-language acquisition; and language change over time.
Both the major and the minor may be of interest and use to students pursuing studies in a variety of fields including anthropology, 全球发展, 全球及城市部, 社会学, 以及特定的语言.
In this program you can prepare yourself to enter a professional field such as translation, teaching, or linguistic research.
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The 语言学与文化研究 major features a thorough grounding in general linguistic theory, as well as provides you with an opportunity for work in some more specific subfields (e.g., sociolinguistics, second-language acquisition).
- A minimum 53 credits 是必需的 for this major, 包括38个高年级学分.
- It is required that you have a minimum competency through the second-year sequence of a language.
- You must complete all non-credited and language proficiency requirements 发现 在这里，并在 语言、文化和语言学 website.
- This major also offers Cultural Studies courses in a minimum of three different cultures.
- 高级论文 is required and is to be presented in conjunction with the Capstone Seminar.
- 留学要求 可以通过 出国留学 programs, including European Quarter, or an approved alternative program.
- 专业 in 语言学与文化研究 是必需的 to complete an Oral Proficiency Interview conducted by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign 语言 prior to graduation.
You can choose from one of three areas of emphasis in the 人类学小，包括语言人类学.
- 至少需要30个学分 for each of these minors, including 15 upper-division credits.
- 选修课程10学分 是必需的.
Entering and completing the major or minor
In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, so if you change your mind about a major or minor, or want to include an additional program, 你可以这样做, 如下所述.
Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen major(s) and minor(s) by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a major within their first two quarters at SPU.
- 如果这是你在西雅图大学的第一节课 and you identified the 语言学与文化研究 major as your first choice on your application for admission to the University, 你已经进入专业了. 改变或增加大调或小调; 遵循以下说明.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0或更高， 遵循以下说明 to enter a major or minor in this department.
- Students on academic probation (with an SPU cumulative GPA below 2.0) will not be permitted to enter a new major or minor until they regain good academic standing.
- The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a major or minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
- 为了在这个项目中取得进展， meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, 课程进展, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the major or minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different major or minor.
- You must complete the major or minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU 本科目录 for the year you enter the major or minor.