Linguistics - Bachelor of Arts
Departmental Requirements
Single Major in Linguistics
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
The strong interdisciplinary nature of the major in Linguistics lends itself to combining with other programs. Students fulfilling the requirements for the major in Linguistics are encouraged to complete either a minor or an additional major to enhance their academic pursuits.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
| Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics (requirement for major) | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) 2 | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (4 or 3 credits) 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI. Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 2 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
These courses do not satisfy this requirement: | ||
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Linguistics Sequence | ||
| LING 302V | Language and Society | 3 |
| LING 303 | Exploring Language Systems | 3 |
| Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psycholinguistics | 3 | |
or PSYC 301 | Introduction to Psycholinguistics | |
| Topics in Linguistics | 3 | |
| Language and the Mind: Introduction to Psycholinguistics | 3 | |
| Independent Studies in Linguistics | 1-3 | |
| LING 455 | Research in Linguistics (Required for single majors) | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Anthropological Linguistics | 3 | |
| Second Language Acquisition | 3 | |
| American Sign Language I | 3 | |
| American Sign Language II | 3 | |
| American Sign Language III | 3 | |
| Compilers and Automata Theory | 4 | |
| Independent Study | 1-6 | |
| Compilers and Automata Transition | 3 | |
| Programming Language Structure I | 3 | |
| Special Topics | 1-12 | |
| Communication Research Methods | 3 | |
| Persuasion Theory and Practice | 3 | |
| Organizational Communication | 3 | |
| Communication and Culture | 3 | |
| Conflict Management | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| Small Group Communication | 3 | |
| Political Communication | 3 | |
| Technologies of Human Communication | 3 | |
| Strategic Communication | 3 | |
| Deception and Communication | 3 | |
| Family Communication | 3 | |
| Nonverbal Communication | 3 | |
| Leadership Communication | 3 | |
| Sports Communication | 3 | |
| International Communication | 3 | |
| Environmental Communication | 3 | |
| Health Communication | 3 | |
| Independent Study | 1-3 | |
| Selected Topics | 1-6 | |
| Communication Internship | 3 | |
| French Phonetics | 3 | |
| Special Topics in French | 1-3 | |
| Special Topics in German | 1-3 | |
| Independent Studies in German | 1-3 | |
| Topics in Linguistics | 3 | |
| Independent Studies in Linguistics | 1-3 | |
| Formal Logic | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Language | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Mind | 3 | |
| Independent Luso-Brazilian Studies | 1-3 | |
| Introduction to Psycholinguistics | 3 | |
| Directed Readings | 1-3 | |
| Variations in Spanish | 3 | |
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Translation and Interpretation | 3 | |
| Independent Studies in Literature, Language, or Culture | 1-3 | |
| Topics in Applied Spanish Linguistics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Spanish Phonetics | 3 | |
| Pragmatics | 3 | |
| Semantics | 3 | |
| Special Topics | 3 | |
| History of the Spanish Language | 3 | |
| Structure of Spanish | 3 | |
| Espanol de los Estados Unidos | 3 | |
| Communication and Autism | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanisms | 3 | |
| Phonetics | 3 | |
| Speech and Hearing Science | 3 | |
| Speech Disorders across the lifespan | 3 | |
| Audiology | 3 | |
| Neural Bases of Communication Disorders | 3 | |
| Second Language Requirement (required - see below) | 0-14 | |
| Electives (to bring the total credits to 120) 4 | 43-58 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
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MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1130G first.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog to view the full list of courses that can be selected to complete this requirement.
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See the Viewing a Wider World Section of the catalog to view the full list of courses that can be selected to complete this requirement.
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Elective credit may vary based on second language requirements, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
Second Language Requirement
For the Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, there is a two-year second language requirement. The options to complete this requirement are listed below. The number of credits that a student needs to take may vary depending on what level they come in with. Please speak with an advisor for more information as to which courses you will need to take to fulfill the second language requirement for this degree.
Option 1:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following sequences: | ||
| Chinese | ||
| Mandarin Chinese I and Mandarin Chinese II and Mandarin Chinese III and Mandarin Chinese IV | 3-14 | |
| French | ||
| French I and French II and French III and French IV | 3-14 | |
| German | ||
| German I and German II and German III and German IV | 3-14 | |
| Japanese | ||
| Japanese I and Japanese II and Japanese III and Japanese IV | 3-14 | |
| Portuguese | ||
| Portuguese I and Portuguese II | 3-6 | |
| Spanish | ||
| For Non-heritage Speakers | ||
| Spanish I and Spanish II and Spanish III and Spanish IV | 3-14 | |
| For Heritage Speakers | ||
| Elementary Spanish for Heritage Learners I and Spanish for Heritage Learners II and Spanish for Heritage Learners III | 3-9 | |
Option 2:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following sequence for American Sign Language (with a C- or better): | ||
| SIGN 1110 & SIGN 1120 & SIGN 2110 | American Sign Language I and American Sign Language II and American Sign Language III | 9 |
Option 3:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge one of the following courses: | ||
| CHIN 2120 | Mandarin Chinese IV | 3 |
| or FREN 2120 | French IV | |
| or GRMN 2120 | German IV | |
| or JAPN 2120 | Japanese IV | |
| or PORT 1120 | Portuguese II | |
| or SPAN 2120 | Spanish IV | |
| or SPAN 2210 | Spanish for Heritage Learners III | |
Option 4:
Pass a three-credit, upper-division course (numbered 300 or above) taught in a second language by the department of Languages and Linguistics.
Option 5:
Obtain college certification of completion of three years of a second language at the high school level with a grade of C- or higher in the second-year level.
Option 6:
By obtaining certification of a working knowledge of a Native-American language from the American Indian program director.
Option 7:
By obtaining, from the head of the Department of Languages and Linguistics, certification of a working knowledge of second language if such language is not taught at NMSU.
Option 8:
In the case of a foreign student who is required to take the TOEFL exam admission, the dean will automatically waive the second language requirement.
Double Major in Linguistics
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Students who are completing a different major in a separate field of study can double major in Linguistics and this program may be serve students by completing this program as a double major. Double major students are required to complete the same course sequence as single majors in Linguistics except that there is no requirement to take LING 455 or similar Linguistics course with a research component, rather this is an option for double majors in Linguistics. At least 3 elective credits must be at the 400 level. No more than 6 credits may be from the department where the student is obtaining his/her major.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in ENGL 1110G Composition I and MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in English and Mathematics. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| Second Language: Placement Level or HS Waiver (C- or better) 4 | 3-4 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 6 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area 1: Communications | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| LING 2110G | Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics 4 | 3 |
| Continued Language Sequence (C- or better) | 3-4 | |
| Area V: Humanitites Course 3 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 3 | 4 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 3 | 3 | |
| Continued Language sequence (or al elective if the sequence is completed (C- or better) | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psycholinguistics | ||
| Topics in Linguistics | ||
| Language and the Mind: Introduction to Psycholinguistics | ||
| Independent Studies in Linguistics | ||
| Introduction to Psycholinguistics | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| General Education Elective Course 3 | 3 | |
| Select either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 3 | 3-4 | |
| Continued Language sequence or an Elective if the sequence is completed (C- or better) | 3 | |
| LING 302V | Language and Society | 3 |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Elective Course 2 | 7 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 3 | |
| LING 303 | Exploring Language Systems | 3 |
| Linguistics Elective (select from list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Viewing a Wider World | 3 | |
| Linguistics Elective (select from list) | 6 | |
| Elective Course (Upper Division) 2 | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Elective Course: Upper-Division 2 | 9 | |
| Linguistics Electives (select from list) | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| LING 455 | Research in Linguistics | 3 |
| Elective Course (Upper Division) 2 | 9 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120-123 | |
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MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1130G first.
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Elective credit may vary based on second language requirements, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog to see a full list of courses. Please note that FREN 365V, SPAN 364V and SPAN 365V do not fulfill this requirement.