Linguistics is the study of language, both its structure and how it is used on a day-to-day basis. Since most fields require a working knowledge of language in oral and written communication, a major in linguistics offers an excellent combination with other concentrations, including languages and anthropology.

What Makes Us Special

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Our Programs

At the crossroads of the humanities and the social sciences, the study of linguistics relates closely to many other fields like psychology, philosophy, logic, and anthropology. We offer both an undergraduate major and minor in linguistics, as well as a five-course (TESOL) certificate program.
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Our Faculty

Students in our program are taught by professors who specialize in a wide range of language topics including formal grammar, language and culture, language acquisition, cognition, and bilingualism.

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Our Courses

UVM's courses in Linguistics cover a lot of territory, from "Linguistic Diversity in the US" to "Introduction to Psycholinguistics." Topics range from theoretical topics to real-world issues of ethnicity and gender.

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