The Minor

Last updated: Spring 2024

Requirements

  1. LINGUIST 201How Language Works: Introduction to Linguistic Theory (R2)
  2. LINGUIST 301 Introduction to Syntax OR LINGUIST 302 Fundamentals of Speech Sounds
  3. Two Linguistics department courses at the 300-level or above.
  4. One Linguistics department course at the 400-level or above. 

Notes on the Minor:

  • All five courses must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a grade of at least a C.
  • Courses from other departments may NOT be substituted.
  • If you take both LINGUIST 301 and LINGUIST 302, then one of the two will count as your required 301/302 course and the other will count as one of your two additional 300+ courses.

If you have questions about the Linguistics minor, contact the minors advisor:

Prof. Magda Oiry
N416 Integrative Learning Center
(413) 545-6826
moiry@linguist.umass.edu