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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 the 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:

  • six credits from each of categories I to V;
  • nine credits from categories VI to VIII;
  • three credits from categories II to VIII.

Honours Double Major BA

The Honours BA program in Linguistics 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

The Honours BA program in Linguistics 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.

Honours Minor BA

The Honours Minor must be pursued jointly with any approved Honours BA or iBA program which offers a major/minor option at Glendon. For  further details on requirements, see the listings for specific Honours BA and iBA programs.

Students must complete 24 credits in linguistics, as follows:

  • six credits from category I;
  • three credits in category II;
  • six credits from category III;
  • three credits from category IV;
  • six credits from categories V to VIII.

Bachelor of Arts

Students must complete 33 credits in linguistics, as follows:

  • six credits from category I;
  • three credits from category II;
  • six credits from category III;
  • three credits from category IV;
  • nine credits from categories V to VIII;
  • six credits from categories II to VIII.

Categories

Category I : Foundation Courses

GL/LIN 2600 6.00
GL/LIN 2605 6.00
GL/LIN 2608 6.00

Category II : Phonetics/Phonology

GL/LIN 3601 3.00
GL/LIN 3603 3.00
GL/LIN 3621 3.00
GL/LIN 4609 3.00
GL/LIN 4660 3.00

Category III : Morphology/Syntax

GL/LIN 3206 3.00
GL/LIN 3608 6.00
GL/LIN 3610 3.00
GL/LIN 4605 3.00
GL/LIN 4607 6.00
GL/LIN 4652 3.00
GL/LIN 4653 3.00
GL/LIN 4655 6.00

Category IV : Semantics, Pragmatics and Logic

GL/LIN 1716 6.00
GL/LIN 2640 6.00
GL/LIN 2690 3.00
GL/LIN 3609 3.00
GL/LIN 3611 3.00
GL/LIN 3622 3.00
GL/LIN 3910 3.00
GL/LIN 3915 3.00
GL/LIN 4613 3.00
GL/LIN 4615 3.00
GL/LIN 4658 3.00

Category V : Historical Linguistics/Typology

GL/LIN 1622 6.00
GL/LIN 3605 6.00
GL/LIN 4600 3.00
GL/LIN 4601 3.00
GL/LIN 4606 6.00
GL/LIN 4651 6.00
GL/LIN 4655 6.00
GL/LIN 4659 3.00

Category VI: Stylistics and Discourse Analysis

GL/LIN 2610 6.00
GL/LIN 3607 6.00
GL/LIN 3609 3.00
GL/LIN 3642 3.00
GL/LIN 4210 3.00
GL/LIN 4212 3.00
GL/LIN 4608 3.00
GL/LIN 4612 3.00
GL/LIN 4613 3.00
GL/LIN 4654 3.00

Category VII : Language and Society

GL/LIN 2505 3.00
GL/LIN 2622 6.00
GL/LIN 3604 3.00
GL/LIN 3612 3.00
GL/LIN 3616 3.00
GL/LIN 3619 3.00
GL/LIN 3627 3.00
GL/LIN 3632 3.00
GL/LIN 3650 6.00
GL/LIN 3655 6.00
GL/LIN 4215 3.00
GL/LIN 4610 3.00
GL/LIN 4617 3.00
GL/LIN 4657 3.00
GL/LIN 4661 3.00
GL/LIN 4695 3.00

Category VIII : Psycholinguistics and Linguistics Applied to Language Learning and Teaching

GL/LIN 3606 3.00
GL/LIN 3640 3.00
GL/LIN 4656 3.00
GL/LIN 4661 3.00
GL/LIN 4662 6.00
GL/LIN 4663 3.00
GL/LIN 4696 6.00

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.


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