Department of Anthropology, Linguistics Program

LINGUISTICS PROGRAM

Program Office: Stevenson 2054, (707) 664-2312

Program Coordinator and Advisor:
Richard J. Senghas (Ph.D. Rochester 1997; Assoc Prof) Linguistic anthropology, linguistics of signed and spoken languages, social anthropology, Deaf studies; Nicaragua, North America.

Office: Stevenson Hall 2054C, 707-664-2307

email: linguistics@sonoma.edu

Part Time Faculty, Spring 08:

Birch Moonwomon (Ph.D. UCB 1991; Lecturer) Linguistics, sociolinguistics, gender/sexuality and language, sound change in progress,discourse analysis, English language study.

Office: Stevenson Hall 3009 A, 707-664-3165
Fall 08 office hours: Mon 1:30-3:00.

email: birch.moonwomon@sonoma.edu

Description of Program:
The fundamental concern of linguistics is with description and explanation of the interrelatedness of thinking and speaking. This concern takes many forms: among others, inquiry into the nature of language as speech, as knowledge, and as communication; inquiry into the history of languages and how languages change; inquiry into how language is acquired, and into the nature of language learning and teaching.

The linguistics minor offers grounding in general linguistic principles, together with the widest possible selection of elective courses. Through this study plan, students are able to develop interests in particular areas of linguistics as strong complements to majors in related disciplines.

In addition to a 20-unit linguistics minor, the linguistics program offers a 21-unit certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).

It is possible to develop an interdisciplinary major with a strong emphasis in linguistics. Interested persons should contact both the Interdisciplinary Studies Program Coordinator (ellen.carlton@sonoma.edu) and the Linguistics Program Coordinator.

Also, through the special emphasis in the anthropology major, a student may create a course of study in linguistic anthropology that incorporates a number of the Linguistics Program courses.

Minor in Linguistics
For a minor in Linguistics, students must complete 20 units as follows:

Minor Course Requirements
LING 200 Introduction to Linguistic Studies 3 units
LING 401 Phonological Analysis 3 units
LING 402 Grammatical Analysis 3 units
Total units in the minor core 9 units

Minor Electives
Choose 11 units from other linguistic courses and/or linguistically oriented courses offered in other programs or departments. For an approved list of such courses, see the Linguistic Program Coordinator.

Total units in minor electives 11 units
Total units in the minor 20 units