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Linguistics is the study of language in general. It is divided into several sub-disciplines, each of which is concerned with a particular aspect of language. Phonetics is the study of the sound properties of language; phonology studies how sounds pattern to make meaning in specific languages. morphology explores patterning at the word level, while syntax does so at the level of sentence. Semantics is the study of meaning in general, while pragmatics is the study of speaker meaning. Historical linguistics explores the evolution of languages over time, while typology compares and categorizes languages. Sociolinguistics deals with the relationships between language-in-use and social contexts, whether in face-to-face situations or at the macro, societal level. Psycholinguistics explores how first-and second-languages are acquired, and the study of bilingualism includes the study of individuals and contact situations involving two or more languages, such as Glendon College itself. The Glendon Linguistics and Language Studies Program/Programme de Linguistique et Sciences du Langage is a bilingual program which invites students to explore this rich menu of Linguistics sub-disciplines. All students must begin with the foundation course - Introduction to Linguistics or Introduction à la linguistique - after which they will choose, according to their LIN degree type, credits from the seven categories of courses which constitute the program's curriculum. These categories are:
Specialized Honours Candidates for a Specialized Honours in Linguistics and Language Studies must take 60 credits from the following categories: six credits from category I, six credits in category II, 12 credits in category III, six credits in category IV, six credits in category V, 12 credits in category VI, and 12 credits from any category, including category VII. General Honours or Honours Double Major Candidates for a General Honours or Honours Double Major must take 42 credits from the following categories: Six credits must be chosen from each category (I-VI), plus six credits from any category. Combined Honours - LIN Major Candidates for a Combined Honours must obtain a total of 60 credits in their two combined programs. For the LIN major, the 42 credits must be chosen as for the General Honours or Double Major (see above). Combined Honours - LIN Minor For the LIN minor, students must choose 24 credits as follows: six credits from category I, three credits in category II, six credits from category III, three credits from category IV, and six credits from categories V and VI. Bachelor Students must take 33 credits as follows: six credits from category I, six credits from category II, six credits from category III, three credits from category IV, six credits chosen from categories V and VI, and six credits chosen from any category. Categories: Category I: Foundation Courses GL/FRAN 2600 6.00(FR) (cross-listed to: GL/LIN 2600 6.00) Category II: Phonetics/Phonology GL/EN 3601 3.00(EN) (cross-listed to: GL/LIN 3601 3.00) Category III: Morphology/Syntax GL/EN 2608 6.00(EN) (cross-listed to: GL/LIN 2608 6.00) Category IV: Studies in Meaning GL/SP 2610 6.00(EN) (cross-listed to: GL/LIN 2610 6.00) Category V: Historical Linguistics/Typology GL/EN 3605 6.00(EN) (cross-listed to: GL/LIN 3605 6.00) Category VI: Language in Society/Language Acquisition GL/EN 3604 3.00(EN) (cross-listed to: GL/LIN 3604 3.00) Category VII: Other Courses GL/LIN 1200 3.00(EN) (cross-listed to: GL/LIN 1200 3.00) Note : A student may, by permission of the program coordinator be permitted to count six LIN credits (in category VII) for a language-learning course in a non-Indo-European language, the student will be required to achieve a grade of a least B in this course, and to write an essay on the language/language course from a linguistics perspective.
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