Requirements
Students must complete at least 9 upper-division (numbered 300 and above) credits in the minor in residence at UWM. The College requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the minor attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all minor credits attempted, including transfer work.
General Linguistics Minor Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Requirements | ||
| LINGUIS 350 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| or LINGUIS 430 | Language and Society | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
LINGUIS 415 | First Language Acquisition | |
LINGUIS 461 | Introduction to Phonology | |
LINGUIS 464 | Introduction to Syntax | |
LINGUIS 468 | Language in its Various Forms: | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| 1 | Coursework in linguistics and related areas selected in consultation with an advisor in the Linguistics program. Students are encouraged to focus their electives in an area closely aligned with the study of linguistics, including various foreign languages, English, anthropology, philosophy, computer science, and education, among others. |
Applied Linguistics Minor Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Requirements | ||
| LINGUIS 350 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LINGUIS 420 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LINGUIS 430 | Language and Society | 3 |
| ANTHRO/LINGUIS 570 | Issues in Bilingualism | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
LINGUIS 415 | First Language Acquisition | |
LINGUIS 461 | Introduction to Phonology | |
LINGUIS 464 | Introduction to Syntax | |
LINGUIS 468 | Language in its Various Forms: | |
LINGUIS 565 | Introduction to Adult/University Level TESOL | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 credits 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 1 | Coursework in linguistics and related areas selected in consultation with an advisor in the Linguistics program. Students are encouraged to focus their electives in an area closely aligned with the study of linguistics, including various foreign languages, English, anthropology, philosophy, computer science, and education, among others. |