UWM Linguistics offers both a major and a minor for undergraduates, and with the major two options are available: General Linguistics and Applied Linguistics.
The General option focuses on the core areas of theoretical linguistics (phonetics, phonology, syntax, and semantics), with ample opportunity to include courses incorporating experimental methods, as well as electives, including advanced foreign language courses. The Applied options also covers the core theoretical areas, but adds a focus on language teaching and pedagogy. Both the major and the minor can be easily combined with other programs of study, such as psychology, communication sciences and disorders, computer science, philosophy, anthropology, world languages, and more.
Linguistics offers excellent training and preparation for careers in a wide variety of industries, as well as for graduate study in linguistics and related fields. See our Linguistics Careers page for more information.
Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at UWM)
Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at let-sci@uwm.edu or 414-229-7711.
Current Undergraduate Students
General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at ls-advising@uwm.edu or 414-229-4654.
Specific questions about Linguistics, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to Anne Pycha.
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