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About the Major
Linguistics is the scientific study of language. In this major, you'll study the structure of language and its relationship to cognition, culture, artificial intelligence, literature, neurology, technology, revitalization, and much more. You'll learn from world-renowned faculty (including the UA's own Noam Chomsky). The department also includes faculty experts in language documentation and revitalization, especially for Native American languages.

Learn how children acquire language

Understand the structure of language in general and of particular languages

Explore how language influences how we interact and think about the world
Courses
Sample courses include:
- LING 300: Introduction to Syntax
- LING 315: Introduction to Phonology
- LING 210: American Indian Languages
- LING 341: Language Development
- LING 408: Computational Techniques for Linguists
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- Learn about the Department of Linguistics
Get in touch with an SBS advisor:
Laura Owen
lauraowen@email.arizona.edu