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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 Beginners 1 | 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 Beginners 2 | 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 |
| Arabic linguistics (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| LNG290 | Linguistic Structure of Arabic | 3 |
| LNG390 | Arabic Syntax | 3 |
| LNG470 | Current Topics in Arabic Linguistics | 3 |
| LNG485 | Neuroscience of Arabic | 3 |
Minors (Req. CH: 36)
| Minor (1) (18 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Minor (2) (Students can either take Minor (2) or 18 credit hours from any free elective courses.) (18 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
Free Electives (Req. Ch: 9)
| Free Electives (9 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
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