Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics

The BA in Linguistics aims to develop an understanding of the way human languages are structured and educates students in the basic skills that are essential for the analysis of language. This includes knowledge of language structure, sound systems and processes, word and sentence meaning, and contextual interpretation. In addition, given the interdisciplinary nature of linguistics, students may also study language and social communication, the historical development of languages, and how language is processed in the brain. The program curriculum is designed to provide training for students interested in working as assistants in communication disorder institutes, government positions, or prepare for graduate study in relevant fields.

Program Objectives

To graduate language practitioners with the prerequisite knowledge, values and skills to practice within the multicultural populations of the UAE, the GCC and the global community.
To equip students with the necessary professional infrastructure to conduct research, disseminate findings, and undertake community service.
To enhance traditional values of volunteerism, social solidarity, cooperation and mutual aid through real world humanitarian experiences
To prepare future leaders and entrepreneurs for professional practice and service in a global context.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Define the fields of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
Discuss raw linguistic data from a variety of naturalistic and experimental sources.
Interpret linguistic data in the context of existing models of language.
Analyze language change, especially as it applies to the origin and nature of dialects.
Categorize complex relationships between language varieties and socio-cultural characteristics such as socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and gender.
Assess the major phases in the historical and biological development of languages.
Develop organizational, team work, and leadership skills.
Demonstrate professional skills and thoughts of ethical, social, integrity and respect for diversity.
Demonstrate effective communicative skills in written and oral format.
Develop basic information literacy in general linguistics and allied disciplines.

Degree Requirements

Required Credit Hours : minimum 120 hours

General Education (Req. Ch: 33) Cluster 1: Skills for the Future (Req. Ch: 15)

Area 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 hours )		Credit Hours
GEIE222	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3

Area 2: English Communication (3 hours )		Credit Hours
GEAE101	Academic English for Humanities and STEM	3

Area 3: Fourth Industrial Revolution (3 hours )		Credit Hours
GEIT112	Fourth Industrial Revolution	3

Area 4: Critical Thinking (3 hours )		Credit Hours
PHI180	Critical Thinking	3

Area 5: Quantitative Reasoning (3 hours )		Credit Hours
MATH120	Contemporary Applications of Math	3
STAT101	Statistics in the Modern World	3

Cluster 2: The Human Community (Req. Ch:12)

Area 1: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hours )		Credit Hours
ARCH366	History and Theories of Contemporary Architecture	3
HSR120	Introduction to Heritage & Culture	3
HSR130	Introduction to Language & Communication	3
MSC200	Introduction to Mass Media	3
PHI101	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHI226	Human Rights Theory	3
PHIL120	Principles of Professional Ethics	3
TRS200	Introduction to Translation	3
CHIN101	Chinese 1 for Beginners¹	3
FCH101	French 1 for Beginners	3
KOR101	Korean 1 for Beginners	3
GER101	German 1 for Beginners	3
SPN101	Spanish 1 for Beginners	3
1 : Registering in any of these courses: (CHIN101, FCH101, KOR101, GER101, SPN101) should be followed by registering in the relevant complementary course in Area 2: (CHIN102, FCH102, GER102, KOR102, SPN102, respectively)

Area 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours )		Credit Hours
AGRB210	Introduction to Agribusiness	3
ECON110	Principles of Economics	3
HSR140	Introduction to Society & Behavior	3
HSR150	Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures	3
PSYC100	Introduction to Psychology	3
GEO200	World Regional Geography	3
GEHP111	Happiness and Wellbeing	3
CURR103	Early Childhood Development & Learning	3
CHIN102	Chinese 2 for Beginners²	3
FCH102	French 2 for Beginners	3
KOR102	Korean 2 for Beginners	3
GER102	German 2 for Beginners	3
SPN102	Spanish 2 for Beginners	3
2 : Registering in any of these courses: (CHIN102, FCH102, GER102, KOR102, SPN102) should be preceded with successful completion of the relevant complementary course in Area 1: (CHIN101, FCH101, GER101, KOR101, SPN101)

Area 3: Emirates Society (3 hours )		Credit Hours
GEEM105	Emirates Studies	3

Area 4: Islamic Culture (3 hours )		Credit Hours
GEIS101	Biography of the Prophet "Sira"	3

Cluster 3: The Natural World (Req. Ch:6)

Area 1: Natural Sciences (3 hours )		Credit Hours
ARAG205	Introduction to Fish & Animal Science	3
ARAG220	Natural Resources	3
CHEM181	Chemistry in the Modern World	3
FDSC250	Contemporary Food Science & Nutrition	3
GEOL110	Planet Earth	3
PHED201	Physical Fitness and Wellness	3
PHYS100	Astronomy	3
PHYS101	Conceptual Physics	3

Area 2: Sustainability (3 hours )		Credit Hours
GESU121	Sustainability	3

Linguistics Major (Req. CH:42)

Required Courses (33 hours )		Credit Hours
LNG100	Introduction to Linguistics	3
LNG220	Phonetics	3
LNG231	Phonology I	3
LNG241	Syntax I	3
LNG250	Morphology	3
LNG331	Phonology II	3
LNG341	Syntax ll	3
LNG342	Semantics	3
LNG480	Field Methods in Linguistics	3
LNG490	Senior Capstone	3
LNG489	Integrated Capstone	3

Elective Courses (Req. CH:9) Students should take one course from each of the following three groups:

Variation and Change (3 hours )		Credit Hours
LNG362	Contrastive Linguistics	3
LNG370	Historical Linguistics	3
LNG410	Sociolinguistics	3
LNG415	Current Topics in Language Variation & Change	3

Representation, Meaning & Mind (3 hours )		Credit Hours
LNG321	Language & Computer Technology	3
LNG420	Computational Linguistics	3
LNG450	Psycholinguistics	3
LNG475	Current Topics in Language Rept Meaning & Mind	3
PHI333	Philosophy of Language	3