BA Linguistics at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Think linguists just speak lots of languages? Think again. Linguists are scientists who study language.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Endangered Languages, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Phonology and Phonetics, Psycholinguistics, Syntax and Semantics. Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; LING101 Introduction to Linguistics; LING202 Science of Language; MATH113 Contemporary Mathematics (or Higher); UNIV101 First Year Experience; CGSC170 Introduction to Cognitive Science.

Career pathways

Career options: Data Analyst, Film and Television, Government, Interpreter, Language Teacher, Library/Information Science, Linguist, Professor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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