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 in specific contexts of communication. 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 deals with topics like the acquisition of language by children and the acquisition and learning of second languages. Finally, to study bilingualism is to explore how individuals function in two languages and to examine contact situations involving two or more languages, such as at 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 and diverse array of 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: I. Foundation courses II. Phonetics/Phonology III. Morphology/Syntax IV. Semantics, Pragmatics and Logic V. Historical Linguistics/Typology VI. Stylistics and Discourse Analysis VII. Language in Society VIII. Psycholinguistics and Linguistics Applied to Language Learning and Teaching Program Requirements Specialized Honours BA Students must complete at least 60 credits in linguistics, as follows:
Honours BA Students must complete at least 42 credits in linguistics, as follows:
Honours Double Major BA The Honours BA program described above may be pursued jointly with any other Honours BA degree program offered at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours BA programs. Honours Major/Minor BA Major in Linguistics and Language Studies The Honours BA program described above may be pursued jointly with any Honours Minor BA program offered at Glendon. For further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours Minor programs. Minor in Linguistics and Language Studies Students must complete 24 credits in linguistics, as follows:
Bachelor of Arts Students must complete 33 credits as follows:
Categories Category I : Foundation Courses GL/LIN 2600 6.00 Category II : Phonetics/Phonology GL/LIN 3601 3.00 Category III : Morphology/Syntax GL/LIN 3206 3.00 Category IV : Semantics, Pragmatics and Logic GL/LIN 1716 6.00 Category V : Historical Linguistics/Typology GL/LIN 3605 6.00 Category VI: Stylistics and Discourse Analysis GL/LIN 2610 6.00 Category VII : Language and Society GL/LIN 3604 3.00 Category VIII : Psycholinguistics and Linguistics Applied to Language Learning and Teaching GL/LIN 3606 3.00 Individual Studies Subject to approval by the program coordinator, an individual studies course may satisfy any of the categories II to VIII. Such a course may satisfy only one category. An individual studies course may be offered in English, French or Spanish and may take the form of a three- or six-credit directed reading, individual studies or Honours thesis. A student who has formally studied, or who has studied through the medium of a language other than English, French and Spanish may, with the approval of the program coordinator, take one of the independent studies course options with the normal requirement of a written essay focusing on a linguistic aspect of the language. On occasion, the program may offer a special topic course in an area of particular interest not covered by an existing course in the LIN curriculum. Rules and regulations in Glendon College
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