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As a linguistics major, you will learn how to understand and analyze language through an interdisciplinary approach. You’ll gain a solid grounding in contemporary linguistics, beginning with an overall understanding of the nature and structure of language, and then move on to the core areas: phonology (the sounds of language), morphology (the structure of words), syntax (the structure of phrases and sentences), and semantics (the structure of meaning).
Linguistics majors often pursue graduate study in linguistics and closely related areas. Linguistics graduates also go on to careers in foreign service, international business, translation and interpreting, lexicography, teaching, information technology, technical writing, and publishing. With this degree, you’ll be well equipped for further training in many fields, including anthropology, international affairs, law, journalism, communication, education, foreign languages, philosophy, psychology, and many others.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Students must complete parts 1 through 5.
Note: When a student chooses to double major in linguistics and another major, up to three courses in parts 3 and 4 that are applicable toward the requirements of the student’s other major may also be applied toward the requirements of the major in linguistics.
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Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members affiliated with Linguistics offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the linguistics B.A. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
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