The majors described below are of three types: (1) a major which concentrates entirely on general linguistics, (2) several majors which combine the basic courses of the general program with a language concentration or other related fields, and (3) a major which concentrates entirely on an African language area. The combined majors in conjunction with instructional certification programs are especially appropriate for students who have non-university teaching careers as goals, and the African major is for students with specific African interests.
A 2.0 grade-point average in linguistics courses is required for all Linguistics Department majors. All courses for the major must be taken for a letter grade. For the most updated requirements for the 12 majors, please refer to the on-line general catalog. Please speak with Linguistics Department's Student Affairs Officer if you have questions about the requirements for the major.
There are no
restrictions on who may declare a major in Linguistics. Aside from the major in Linguistics and
Computer Science, a student may declare any of these majors on entry into UCLA
or at any time after entry.
Students interested in the major in Linguistics and Computer Science
must first declare the Pre-Major in Linguistics and Computer Science.
To declare one of
our Linguistics majors, please email or visit the Department's Student Affairs
Officer.
Bachelor of Arts degrees are available in:
Students in any of the linguistics majors (except linguistics and computer
science) may select a specialization in computing by (1) satisfying all the
requirements for a bachelor's degree in the specified major and (2) completing
Program in Computing 10A, 10B, 10C, 60, Linguistics C180, C185A. You graduate
with a bachelor's degree in your major and a specialization in computing.
Please see the Linguistics Department's Student Affairs
Officer in 3125
Campbell Hall to declare the specialization.
Honors in linguistics are awarded at graduation to those students who have a
grade-point average of 3.6 or better in their junior and senior years and who
have received a grade of A in either (1) a Linguistics 199 Senior Project or
(2) Linguistics 198A-198B Honors Essay. To enroll in this course(es), students must consult with the department's senior
essay and honors counselor, Professor
Russell Schuh. Qualified students may be proposed by any member of the
faculty to the faculty as a whole for the award of highest honors on the basis
of a piece of research in Linguistics completed at UCLA. This course provides
an opportunity to engage in independent research and to write a paper which can
be submitted to graduate admissions committees. This is an excellent
opportunity for those students who are considering graduate school.
The Linguistics Department has two levels of honors:
Departmental Honors: Students must have a 3.6 overall GPA for their junior and senior years and must complete either a Linguistics 199 Senior Project or a Linguistics 198A-198B Honors Essay with a grade of A. No special nomination or application is necessary for students who meet these standards.
Departmental Highest Honors: A candidate for Departmental Highest Honors must be nominated by a Linguistics faculty member. The basis for nomination for Highest Honors is a written research project that exceeds the standards normally expected of undergraduate students. The written work would typically, though not necessarily be a 199 Senior Essay or a 198A-198B Honors Essay. Conferral of Departmental Highest Honors requires a favorable vote by the entire Linguistics Department faculty.
Last Updated: 3/10/2008
