Requirements For the
Major in Linguistics and Cognitive Science
The Linguistics and Cognitive
Science major is organized by tracks that help students
define and explore their interests within the field. All
tracks require Ling/CogSci 10 and 11, a core Linguistics
class (105, 106, 108), and the Senior Thesis (191). Senior
Thesis (191) should be taken in the fall semester of the
senior year. A second semester of senior thesis (191) in
the spring semester is optional, depending on the student's
project.
Requirements for the Linguistics Track
1. Introductory courses: Ling/CogSci 10 and 11.
2. Core courses, 4 out of 5: Ling/CogSci 103, 105, 106,
108, 112.
3. Three electives (an advanced course may be substituted
for an elective).
4. An advanced course.
5. Two years of one foreign language or the equivalent in
demonstrated competence.
6. Senior Thesis (Ling/CogSci 191; a second semester of
Ling/CogSci 191 is optional) OR a Comprehensive Linguistics Examination in the Spring semester.
Requirements for the Cognitive Science Track
The Cognitive Science track consists of
four lower-level prerequisite courses followed by six
upper-level courses, a Multidisciplinary Seminar, and a
Senior Thesis. The six upper-level courses include a
Distribution Requirement of three courses, and a
Subconcentration Requirement of three courses.
1. Four lower level courses:
Ling/CogSci 10, 11 and 30; and one of Ling/CogSci 60, or
Computer Science 81.
2. Distribution Requirement: One course selected from each
of (a), (b) and (c) below:
a. Ling/CogSci 105, 106, 108.
b. Ling/CogSci 1231, 160, 162.
c. Philosophy 30, PI Phil 123, 185M Ling/CogSci 107.
3. Subconcentration Requirement: Three additional courses
selected from the course list of one of the
subconcentrations: (Ling/CogSci, Psychology, Philosophy, or
Computer Science) given in (a)–(d) below. In
categories (a) and (c) at least one course must be an
advanced seminar (the seminar options are indicated by an
asterisk [*]). Courses taken for the distribution or
subconcentration requirements cannot be used to fulfill the
advanced Multidisciplinary Seminar requirement.
a. Ling/Cog Sci 1043, 105, 106, 107, 108, 115, 121, 123,
124, 185L, 185M*, 185P*, 185T*, 187.
b. Psychology 143, 158, 180H, 180J; Ling/CogSci 121, 123,
149, 160, 162. Psychology 158 is required.
c. Philosophy 30, 42, PI 103, PI 123, CMC PHIL 135, CMC
PHIL 139, SC PHIL 146, 185M*,, 187.
d. Computer Science 51, 52, 151, 152, HMC 152.
4. Multidisciplinary Seminar Requirement: One of Ling/Cog
Sci 175, 185L, 185P, 185T, Psychology 180H, Psychology
180J., Ling/CogSci 185P, Ling/CogSci 185T.
5. Senior Exercise: Ling/CogSci 191. A second semester of
Ling/CogSci 191 is optional.
Recommendations: It is recommended
that a student complete Mathematics 30 and 31 (Calculus I
and II). Students selecting a subconcentration in
Psychology should seek faculty advice in their choice of
courses in cognitive psychology and neuropsychology to from
Ling/CogSci faculty in the area of their subconcentration
to maximize the its intellectual coherence of their
subconcentration. Students wishing to subconcentrate in
Computer Science should consult with the faculty in
Linguistics and in Mathematics/Computer Science. It is also
recommended that students interested in graduate work in
one of the constituent subconcentrations in Cognitive
Science seek advice early on from the faculty concerning
further courses in that field.
Requirements For the Minor in Linguistics and Cognitive Science
Requirements for the Linguistics MinorTo complete a minor, students must take Ling/CogSci 10; two of the core courses, Ling/CogSci 105, 106, 108, and 112; and three other courses in linguistics.
Requirements for a Minor in Cognitive Science
Ling/CogSci 10 and 11; three courses from the courses listed under Subconcentration Requirements; one multidisiplinary seminar. Philosophy, Psychology and Computer Science majors cannot use courses from their majors to fulfill the Cognitive Science minor.