About Linguistics: Linguistics And Languages Emphasis in University of Arizona

AREAS OF INTEREST

• Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
• Culture & Language
• Education & Human Development
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Psychology & Human Behavior
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

The world has thousands of languages. Study linguistics to understand the root of all language: human connection and communication. Linguistics is concerned with the nature of language and communication. Particularly, how humans learn language and how language influences the ways people interact and think about the world. In the Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with an emphasis in Linguistics and Languages, students acquire an understanding of how language is structured in phonology, morphology, syntax both in a general sense and regarding specific languages. Students also learn how languages vary and discover the unconscious knowledge that all humans possess about language. The renowned faculty includes preeminent linguist Noam Chomsky, as well as experts in language documentation and revitalization, especially for Native American languages.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Language Analysis; Demonstrate ability to analyze patterns in language.
• Language Patterns; Show awareness of language usage patterns around the world.
• Identify Language Myths; Describe and address common misconceptions about language.
• Communicate Linguistics Knowledge; Communicate knowledge about linguistics through writing.

  AREAS OF INTEREST

• Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
• Culture & Language
• Education & Human Development
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Psychology & Human Behavior
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

• The world has thousands of languages. Study linguistics to understand the root of all language: human connection and communication. Linguistics is concerned with the nature of language and communication. Particularly, how humans learn language and how language influences the ways people interact and think about the world. In the Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with an emphasis in Linguistics and Languages, students acquire an understanding of how language is structured in phonology, morphology, syntax both in a general sense and regarding specific languages. Students also learn how languages vary and discover the unconscious knowledge that all humans possess about language. The renowned faculty includes preeminent linguist Noam Chomsky, as well as experts in language documentation and revitalization, especially for Native American languages.

  LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Language Analysis; Demonstrate ability to analyze patterns in language.
• Language Patterns; Show awareness of language usage patterns around the world.
• Identify Language Myths; Describe and address common misconceptions about language.
• Communicate Linguistics Knowledge; Communicate knowledge about linguistics through writing.

Academic qualification equivalents

• The student must have passed high school 
• Subject required: Maths, English, Laboratory Sciences, Social Sciences
• Admission is based on pre-computer science performance

English language requirements 

• IELTS :  6.0
• TOEFL IBT:  70
• PTE: 53

University of Arizona Highlights

University of Arizona Annual Cost to Attend

Arizona Resident Tuition - $10,710

Out of State Resident Tuition - $28,800