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 University of Calgary Calendar 2018-2019 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.59 School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures 4.59.22 BA in Linguistics and Language
4.59.22 BA in Linguistics and Language

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.4 Graduation.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

  1. Linguistics Requirements: Students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 units (4.0 full-course equivalents) and a maximum of 30 units (5.0 full-course equivalents) in Linguistics and fulfill the following requirements:

    1. 15 units (2.5 full-course equivalents) Linguistics 201, 301, 303, 341, and 353.
    2. 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) from: Linguistics 319, 407 and 455.
    3. An additional 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in Linguistics.
    4. At least 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent), inclusive of the courses used to fulfill requirements (a)-(c) above, must be at the 400 level or above.

  2. Language Requirements: Students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 units (4.0 full-course equivalents) and a maximum of 30 units (5.0 full-course equivalents) in accordance with the requirements for one of the following language options:

    French Option: A program of study including French 329 or 415 and at least an additional 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) at the 400 and/or 500 level, of which one must be in literature. French 489.01 is strongly recommended when available.

    Spanish Option: A program of study including Spanish 405 and at least an additional 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) at the 400 and/or 500 level, of which one must be in literature. Spanish 475 is strongly recommended when available.

    Italian Option: A program of study including at least 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) at the 400 and/or 500 level.

    German Option: A program of study including German 413 and 415 and at least an additional 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) at the 400 or 500 level.

    Russian Option: A program of study including Russian 333 and at least 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) at the 400 and/or 500 level.

    Japanese Option: A program of study including Japanese 333 and at least 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) at the 400 and/or 500 level.

    Chinese Option: A program of study including Chinese 333 and at least 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) at the 400 and/or 500 level.

    Ancient and Classical Languages Option: From the courses listed below in a maximum of two languages, students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 units (4.0 full-course equivalents) and a maximum of 30 units (5.0 full-course equivalents), including a minimum of 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) at the 400 or 500 level

*Applicable only when the content of the course is appropriate.

C. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA in Linguistics and Language can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.4.4 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.

Notes:

  • It is recommended that students who are interested in language teaching take Linguistics 316 and 416.
  • Students are also encouraged to consider a study abroad program to gain international experience and improve language exposure.
  • For each language option, it is strongly recommended that students choose their program of study and course sequence in consultation with the appropriate language Advisor.
  • Students choosing the French option and beginning in French 213 should be aware that 30 units (5.0 full-course equivalents) will normally be required to complete the French option requirements.
  • Romance Studies 399 may be used to satisfy part of this requirement in lieu of a language course in the French, Spanish or Italian options.