Linguistics Minor

The linguistics minor is administered by the Department of Applied Linguistics and Educational Studies. The minor offers courses that help students understand how language is used for effective communication in different fields such as politics, the media, and business. It also aims to help students understand how language relates to community and identity. In addition, the minor aims to equip students with research skills and the tools to collect and analyze data. Furthermore, the minor offers courses in language teaching and using computers for linguistic analysis.