Program checklist · Linguistics

Linguistics

Swarthmore College · Swarthmore, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program

Award: Linguistics
CIP: 16.0102
Credits (computed from items): 7
Catalog edition: 2026-2027
Checklist type: degree-program

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 216287
CourseShelf checklist: CK_216287_ebb71db5
CollegeTransfer.Net: Institution Transfer Profile
Source: CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

The Academic Program

0 items

Off-Campus Study

0 items

Course Major: Linguistics

7 items

Phonetics & Phonology: LING 45/H115.
Not resolved to a course
Syntax: LING 50/H113/B113.
Not resolved to a course
Semantics: LING 40/H114.
Not resolved to a course
A course in language, culture, and society from the following: LING 21 Anthropological Linguistics, LING 25/H125 Sociolinguistics, LING 41 Dialects of American English, LING 44 Linguistic Discrimination, LING 46 / H146 Linguistic Diversity, LING/ANTH B281 Language in the Social Context. Other courses which are not being used to fulfil another major requirement may be used here with approval of the chair.
Not resolved to a course
A course in the Structure of a Non-Indo-European Language: typically LING 61 (Navajo), 67 (Wamesa), 68 (Kyrgyz), H282 (Chinese), or H215 (Colonial Valley Zapotec).
Not resolved to a course
LING 100/H399/B399, in which students complete and defend a one-credit senior thesis. This course constitutes the comprehensive requirement for the major.
Not resolved to a course
Two additional electives in linguistics.
Not resolved to a course

Course Major: Linguistics and Languages

6 items

A course in Phonetics & Phonology from the following list: LING 45.
Not resolved to a course
A course in Syntax: LING 50.
Not resolved to a course
A course in Semantics from the following list: LING 40.
Not resolved to a course
A course in Language, Culture, & Society (see course major).
Not resolved to a course
A course in the Structure of a Non-Indo-European Language (see course major).
Not resolved to a course
LING 100
Senior Thesis Seminar
As published: “in which students complete and defend a one-credit senior thesis. This course constitutes the comprehensive requirement for the major.”
1

Course Minor

7 items

Theory: LING 40/H114, LING 45/H115, LING 50/H113/B113
Not resolved to a course
Phonology/Morphology: LING 43, LING 45/H115, and LING 25 or LING 52
Not resolved to a course
Syntax/Semantics: LING 40/h114, LING 43, LING 50/H113/B113
Not resolved to a course
Language and Society:
Not resolved to a course
LING 21 Anthropological Linguistics or LING 25/H125 Sociolinguistics.
Not resolved to a course
Two additional courses on socio- or anthropological linguistics. Courses not designated as LSC in their listings can be included with approval of the chair. Students may count both LING 21 and 25 towards their minor.
Not resolved to a course
Individualized: Student may choose five courses in linguistics and provide justification why the courses form a coherent minor.
Not resolved to a course

Honors Major

9 items

A course in Phonetics & Phonology: LING 45
Not resolved to a course
1
A course in Syntax: LING 50
Not resolved to a course
1
A course in Semantics: LING 40
Not resolved to a course
1
A course in language, culture, and society (see course major)
Not resolved to a course
1
A course in the Structure of a Non-Indo-European Language: (see course major)
Not resolved to a course
1
A thesis preparation course, generally Advanced Research Methods (LING 090)
Not resolved to a course
1
Seniors Honors Thesis: LING 195. This course constitutes the comprehensive requirement for the major
Not resolved to a course
1
Two electives in linguistics (1-2 credits each)
Not resolved to a course
Complete and defend an Honors major portfolio as explained below (up to 1 additional credit).
Not resolved to a course

Honors Major Portfolio

0 items

Linguistics and Languages

7 items

A course in Phonetics & Phonology from the following list: LING 45.
Not resolved to a course
A course in Syntax: LING 50.
Not resolved to a course
A course in Semantics from the following list: LING 40.
Not resolved to a course
A course in Language, Culture, & Society (see course major).
Not resolved to a course
A course in the Structure of a Non-Indo-European Language (see course major).
Not resolved to a course
LING 195
Senior Honors Thesis
As published: “in which students complete and defend a two-credit senior thesis. This course constitutes the comprehensive requirement for the major.”
2
Complete and defend an honors major portfolio as explained below.
Not resolved to a course

Honors Major in Linguistics and Languages

3 items

Complete a thesis preparation course (usually Advanced Research Methods) and write an Honors thesis in Linguistics;
Not resolved to a course
Write one Honors Portfolio Paper in Linguistics;
Not resolved to a course
Take two additional Honors exams, one administered by each of the relevant language sections or departments according to their requirements.
Not resolved to a course

Honors Minor

0 items

Thesis / Culminating Exercise

0 items

Application Process Notes for the Major or the Minor

0 items

Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Credit

0 items

Transfer Credit

0 items

Sample Paths through Linguistics

0 items

Linguistics Courses

95 items

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