Linguistics Minor

This program is no longer accepting students.

Program Description

The linguistics minor at Weber State University is an interdisciplinary program for the scientific study of human language(s). The minor complements coursework in a range of majors, such as from the colleges and departments listed below.

Program Requirements

  • 18.5 hours: 18 hours of coursework and a 0.5-hour senior reflection course
  • Breadth requirement of coursework in three areas: Foundations, Language Structures, Applications and Subdisciplines
  • Senior Reflection course: LING 4990 Centering Experience

Participating Colleges and Departments

  • Arts and Humanites  Communication, English, Foreign Languages
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences    Anthropology, Philosophy, Psychology
  • Education English as a Second Language (Teacher Education)
  • Applied Science and Technology    Computer Science

For further information, contact Dr. John C. Trimble, coordinator for the linguistics minor, at jtrimble@weber.edu or 801.626.6780 or visit his office in Elizabeth Hall 422.