LINGUISTICS IN THE U of S

1. It gives you a CAREER (i.e., a JOB)

-- Speech and Language Pathology,

-- Language teaching (TESOL),

-- Software companies (Computational Ling),-- law & forensics

--entertainment,

--translation,

-- telecommunication, language and ----, --literacy,

--publishing,

Why MAJOR IN LINGUISTICS?

JOBS IN THESAC

Alex Blake, Forensic Linguist, Criminal

Minds

James Fitzjerald – consultant for CM threat assessment

DanielJacksonStar Track;Linguist and archeologist

2. A perfect career to get married to, because

…..IT GIVES YOU WINGS

Everybody uses language, only linguists know how and why – it is fun & gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling of superiority…

Artificial languages design Dothraki (Games of Throne) About 200 newborn girls in USA have been named “Khaleesi” (wife of a

ruler) Nevakhi vekha ha maan: Rekke, m'aresakea norethi fitte. /ˈn? evaxi ˈvexa ha maˈan? ˈrekːe ˈmaɾesakea ˈn? oɾeθi ˈfit? ːe/ seat.GEN exist.3SG.PRES for 3SG.ALL there.ACC with.coward.ALL.PL

hair.GEN short There is a place for him: There, with the short-haired cowards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-3iLo4_jgAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VyxspLdQBs

3. Linguistics combines well with other majors and minors, since Linguistics is the most interdisciplinary subject

-- physics -- music -- computer science -- biology --languages --anthropology --psychology --WGST --arts

4. IT IS EASY TO COMPLETE Straightforward, Flexible “make your own major” (Generic &

Applied Linguistics stream) – recommended for language teachers, individuals interested in language and culture connections (linguistic anthropology, ritual services, publishing, telecommunications, etc)

“Speech and Language Sciences stream –aims at enabling students to enter MSLP programs

5 “Program culture”Hyperactive LSA,friendly accommodating profsinternships

Sense of family Your profs CARE about you 2 out of 4 Ling profs were USSU nominees for

teaching awards Academic advising is provided each spring Internships with the LC (tutoring ESL), schools,

Ling program

6. You bet on the winning horse The fastest growing program on

campus The 3rd highest number of majors in

the Division (70 in 2014/15; graduated 20 students last year)

Over 560 students a year take Ling courses

High quality program (Q2 –Transform US)

7. You can use your language studies (Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, German, Spanish, French, Sanskrit, Latin, Cree, Hebrew, ESL, etc.) productively towards BA Linguistics degree

For a linguist, all languages are equal, so our program supports the learning of all languages

Linguistics Programs:

Linguistics 4yr BA Linguistics 3yr BA* Honours Program in Linguistics**

/* recommended for individuals who want to combine it with another major/

**recommended for individuals willing to pursue postgraduate degrees/

Ling ProgramsGeneral & Applied Ling stream21cu of LING Plus 15 cu selected from following:--- Linguistics--- Languages (ANY taught in the U of S anywhere) Lang/Lit/Cult: French, Spanish, GermanRL&CULT: ESL, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Sanskrit, Hebrew-- English: ENG 290.6, 301.3, 310.3, 389.3, 391.3 -- Computer Science -- Anthropology -- Communication -- Philosophy -- WGSt -- Classics

Speech and Language sciences stream B6 Major Requirement (36 credit units) Part A. Linguistics courses requirement: ·         LING 242.3 Phonetics ·         LING 340.3 Phonology ·         LING 241.3 Syntax ·         LING 248.3 Semantics ·         LING 243.3 Morphology ·         LING 347.3 Research ·         3cu senior LING    

Part B. Cognate disciplines requirement:  15 cu as follows: ·         3 cu research methods or statistical analysis selected

from:  LING 345, 403; PSY 233, 234, 235; STAT 242, 244, 245,

246;

3 cu Child development  -- PSY 213;

3 cu Psych selected from: PSY 256, 253, 252;

3 cu Neuroanatomy or Neuropsychology selected from:   PSY 242, 246,

3cu senior LING* or ACB 310.3; ACB 334.3; BIOL/BMSC 224;   BIOL 317.3;

Honours program Research methods Ling 345 or 403 Ling 478 (your honours project) 21 cu from senior Ling courses (including 110) Choose 21 cu from: (all the options the same as in 4-yr BA, G&AL

stream)

Notice, you have to submit an application to Students central by May of a year preceding your final (4 th yr), if you want to switch to Hnrs.

How to declare your major Online - DEGREE WORKS, OR Ask Students’ office for help

It is very important to officially declare your major, so that we could plan your course of studies together.

Spring and Summer CoursesQuarter 1 May 7- May 28 Ling 110.3 MTWTHF 13.30-15.50

 Quarter 3 June 26-July 17Ling 111.3 WebCT (online, off campus)

Courses planned for 2015-16Term 1 Ling schedule 2015-16 Enrlm

111structures MWF 1.30-2.20111 structures TTh 2.30-3.50 50

110 grammar MWF 9.30-10.20 50112 dynamics TTh 10.00-11.20 50242 Phonetics MWF 2.30-3.20 35250 World Englishes MWF 10.30-11.20 30243 Morphology TTh 11.30-12.50 30343.3 Child language acquisition MWF 3.30-4.20 40251 Intercultural communication MWF12.30-1.20 30ESL 116 writingM 5.00-7.20 10Ling 110 grammar T 5.00-7.20 40Ling 350 Internship no days/times 10Ling 351 Internship no days/times 10

New courses are in red

252 Languages & Cultures of Canada SessionalMWF 2.30-3.20 30241 Syntax termMWF 10.30-11.20 35341 Semantics WoodTTh 10.00-11.20 30248 2nd Lang Acquisition NewTenTTh 1.00-2.20 30360 Pragmatics SessionalMWF 3.30-4.20 30

ESL 115speaking NewTenM 5.00-7.20 10Ling 111structures Ses/or NewT 5.00-7.20Honours 478 Julienno days/times 10

350 Internship Julienno days/times 10351 Internship Julienno days/times 10

QUESTIONS? Contact Program Chair Veronika Makarova v.makarova@usask.ca Arts 914

We are the world, we are the linguists   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIol1_ktcP4  

Academic advising April 2015 Please contact v.makarova@usask.ca to

confirm the day and time for advising sessions. All advising sessions are in VM’s office Arts 914 Advising sessions for Spring 2015: April 10 Friday 12.00-1.00, 3.00, 3.30 April 13, Monday 12.00-12.30, 1.30-2.30 April 15, Wednesday 1.00-4.00 April 16, Thursday 12.00-2.00

NOTE on LANGUAGES

Department of Linguistics and Religious Studies offers courses in the following languages and cultures (2015-16):

Arabic (ARBC), Hindi (HNDI) Chinese (CHIN) Japanese (JPNS)

NOTE ON GRADUATE PROGRAMS MA in Applied Linguistics is available. Applications are due Sept-November

2015 for the program start in Sept 2016.

If smth you need to graduate is not offered, e-mail v. MAKAROVA ASP