Comparative Languages and Linguistics

CLL majors will select two languages from the following list:  French, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish (English is only an option for students whose “mother” tongue is a different language).

To earn a Bachelor of Arts in comparative languages and linguistics, you must complete the following courses, in addition to general education requirements:

• One course designated as Writing Intensive (WI) and one course designated as Research Intensive (RCH).
• One semester-length, off-campus study with courses taught in one of the selected languages.
• One course in linguistics, chosen from:

At least three other courses that focus on language as the topic. These may be chosen from the linguistics options above, the following courses, or an adviser-approved substitution:

In addition:

• For Spanish and French students must take a minimum of two courses numbered above the 310-level and taught in the target language.
• For Japanese, students must complete two language courses at the 300-level or demonstrate the equivalent proficiency level. They also must take two courses related to history, film or culture for Japanese. These courses may be listed or cross-listed under Japanese Studies.
• For Latin, students must complete ANCS 342 Reading Latin and take a minimum of 12 additional non-language credits (four courses) related to the study of Latin.
• Neither language can be the student’s first or “mother” tongue.
• For English (only an option for students whose “mother” tongue is a different language), students must complete two courses at the 300 level or above related to the culture, sociology, anthropology, history, politics, etc. of the United States (or English-speaking countries where English is the dominant language, like Canada or New Zealand). These may either be courses with the Diversity – Domestic (D-D) attribute or those approved by the CLL convener.