Academic Introduction to the Major (AIM)
Gateway Courses by Major/Minor
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology, Zoology, Neuroscience and Integrated Biological Science
- Canadian Studies
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Classical Civilization
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- European Studies
- French
- Film and Television Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- German and Russian
- Greek
Linguistics
Gateway/Entry-Point Courses into Linguistics Major/Minor
Students should begin their study of Linguistics with LING 080, Introduction to Linguistics, which serves as the gateway course and prerequisite for many of the other linguistics classes.
LING 080 - Introduction to Linguistics
Introduction to biological, cognitive, and cultural bases of human communication through language, and to modern linguistic theory. Assignments provide opportunities for critical thinking and writing. Cross-listed with CSD (formerly CMSI) 080.
Concentration Areas
In addition to linguistics core courses and electives, students are required to choose among four concentration areas to complete their major: Psycholinguisitics; Sociolinguistics; Language Studies; Formal Linguistics.
Contact Information
Cristina Mazzoni, Interim Chair
Department of Romance Languages and Linguistics
Phone: (802) 656-3196
Email: Romance.Languages@uvm.edu
Department Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~romlang