LIN

One of the following three courses:

Subject

LIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.geneva.edu

Issues and topics in historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics. Spring semester.

Subject

LIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.geneva.edu

Prerequisite

LIN 219.

offering. Study of a major topic in theoretical or applied linguistics. Variable topics. Offered periodically or summer semester. LIN 199, 292, 491, 493, 495 (See page 14)

Subject

LIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.geneva.edu

Prerequisite

LIN 219 and others as designated at time of

Department of History, Political Science, and Sociology The Department of History, Political Science, and Sociology seeks to give all students an understanding of human society, its history, and its present condition from a Christian perspective, and it seeks to develop in students an awareness of their appropriate role in that society. The department offers majors in history, political science, and sociology for students who wish to concentrate in those fields and selected minors in related professional fields. Courses offered by the department contribute to preparation for graduate study and for careers in research, law, business, government service, the ministry, library work, journalism, editing, public or applied history, and education, among others. Students who wish to gain certification to teach social studies should be aware that the combination of college core courses, secondary education requirements (see the requirements for the Social Studies Education major on p. 76), the major requirements, and related social studies courses adds up to at least 135 credit hours. This requires careful scheduling and coordination with both the advisor and the education department. It may be difficult or impossible to fit these requirements into eight semesters. Students also must achieve a 3.0 GPA and pass the pre-professional skills test before being admitted to candidacy to the professional education program. Geneva College is not responsible for students who will not be certified because of failure Geneva College 202 to meet certification requirements at the time of graduation. The department provides leadership in the development of a pre-law studies minor which involves courses in various disciplines, and which serves to introduce students to the basic tenets of the legal profession. See page 87. History Major  BA – Program requirements The history major seeks to help students understand and evaluate the past through the collection, organization, and interpretation of evidence (historical research and writing), taking into consideration the dynamics of historical events, cause-and-effect relationships, and the interpretation of historical periods and civilizations. In other words, the program is designed to encourage students to develop an historical imagination for the “how’s and why’s” of history as much as the “what’s, when’s, and where’s,” and to articulate their findings. It particularly seeks to help students approach the past through a distinctly Christian worldview: an attempt to responsibly and honestly address and interpret the complexities of history in the spirit of Biblical faithfulness. The major is intended to complement the core curriculum and to encourage students to gain a liberal arts background as the basis for future development and contributions to the Christian community and society.

Subject

LIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.geneva.edu