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Handbook for Undergraduate
Concentrators in Linguistics
Linguistics Concentration Requirements
Concentrators in Linguistics can choose among three tracks:
(i) Linguistics;
(ii) Linguistics with Related Field; and
(iii) Linguistics with Mind, Brain, and Behavior (MBB).
The three tracks have the same tutorial program and share a core set of
required courses that emphasize argumentation and methodology in syntax,
phonology, and historical linguistics. The Linguistics with MBB track has
an additional set of three required core courses that emphasize
argumentation and methodology in mind, brain and behavioral science.
Students who choose the straight Linguistics track meet the remainder of
the non-tutorial course requirements by taking a combination of more
advanced linguistics courses within the Department and
linguistics-related offerings in other departments. Examples of
linguistics-related offerings in other departments include courses on the
linguistic structure of particular languages (e.g. History of the German
Language) and on the computational, philosophical, and psychological
aspects of language (e.g. Psychology of Language). Students who choose
the Linguistics with Related Field track combine courses in linguistics
proper with linguistics-related courses in an approved second field such
as Anthropology, Classics, Computer Science, or Psychology. Students who
choose Linguistics with MBB meet the remainder of the non-tutorial course
requirements by taking a combination of more advanced courses on
linguistics or on mind, brain and behavior. Examples of MBB-related
courses typically include courses offered by the Philosophy Department
(e.g. Philosophy of Language), by the Psychology Department (e.g.
Cognitive Neuropsychology), and by the Computer Science Department (e.g.
Natural Language Processing).
Note that the Linguistics with Related Field and the Linguistics with MBB
tracks are not the same as a joint concentration in Linguistics and
another field. Joint concentrators have their study cards approved by
both concentrations, and the second field may require additional courses
beyond those needed for the Linguistics with Related Field or Linguistics
with MBB tracks. Such students graduate with a degree in Linguistics and
the other field (e.g., Linguistics and Mathematics; Linguistics and
Anthropology). Students in the Linguistics with Related Field or with MBB
tracks, on the other hand, have their study plans approved only in
Linguistics, and graduate with a degree in Linguistics alone. Students in
the Linguistics with MBB track receive a certificate from the MBB program
as well. For additional information about the requirements for joint
concentrations, refer to the section of this handbook entitled “Joint
Concentrators."
REQUIREMENTS
For students entering the College in Fall 2006
or later. Other students should refer to the Handbook for Students from the year
in which they declared their concentration.
Linguistics Track
Basic
Requirements: 12 half-courses
Requirements for Honors
Eligibility: 14 half-courses
1. Required non-tutorial courses
(9 half-courses)
a.
Linguistics
110: Introduction to Linguistics
or
Social Analysis 34: Knowledge of Language
b.
Linguistics
112a: Introduction to Syntactic Theory
c.
Linguistics
115a: Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
d.
One of the
following:
i.
Linguistics 114: Introduction to Morphology
ii.
Linguistics 116a: Introduction to Semantics
iii.
Linguistics 117r: Linguistic Field Methods
e.
Linguistics
120: Introduction to Historical Linguistics
or
Linguistics 122: Introduction to
Indo-European
f.
Four
additional half-courses, at least one of which must be in linguistics.
For the other three courses, any course in linguistics or in the
Supplement to the Related Field Requirement (available upon request from
the Department) is acceptable. Alternatives outside this domain must be
approved by the Head Tutor.
2. Required Tutorials (Basic: 3 half-courses; for Honors eligibility:
5 half-courses):
a.
Sophomore year: Linguistics 97r is required in the spring term and
consists of two consecutive six-week small-group tutorials.
b. Junior
year: Linguistics 98a (fall)
consists of two consecutive six-week small-group tutorials.
Linguistics 98b (spring) is a one-term individual tutorial with a faculty
member (for Honors candidates), or two consecutive six-week small-group
tutorials (for non-Honors candidates).
The specific topics covered in group tutorials change from year to
year. Students are free to choose
the tutorials they find most interesting, though the Head Tutor may
require a student to select a different tutorial if enrollments have
exceeded a certain level. With respect to group tutorials,
non-Honors candidates must take at least one tutorial in
phonetics/phonology, one in syntax/semantics, and one in historical
linguistics. Honors candidates must take a group
tutorial in at least two of these fields.
c.
Senior year: Linguistics 99, full course, required
for Honors candidates. Linguistics 99 is a full course of
individual tutorial with a faculty member and writing of the Linguistics
thesis. Grade SAT/UNS.
3. Required
Languages
a.
Basic concentrators must demonstrate knowledge
of one foreign language by the end of junior year. This can be
done in the following ways:
·
by being a
native speaker of the language;
·
by
obtaining at least a B grade in a full-year, second-year language course;
·
by passing
a Harvard College language placement exam; or
·
in some
cases, by passing a special departmental reading
exam.
b.
Honors candidates must demonstrate a knowledge of an
additional foreign language by the end of the junior year, either by the
appropriate coursework (as described above), or by a placement exam.
Note: Native speakers of a foreign language are
normally not allowed to take courses of basic instruction in that
language. Any such courses taken by a native speaker will not be counted
toward the departmental language or Related Field requirements.
4. Thesis:
a.
Basic: Not required
b.
Honors candidates:
Required. During the fall
term of the senior year, Honors candidates produce a thesis prospectus
for approval by the Head Tutor. After completing the thesis, Honors
candidates present the results of their research at a departmental
colloquium during Reading Period of the spring term.
5. Other Information: Courses taken Pass/Fail may
not be counted for concentration credit.
Linguistics with Related Field Track
Basic
Requirements: 12 half-courses
Requirements for Honors
Eligibility: 14 half-courses
1. Required non-tutorial courses (5 half-courses):
a. Linguistics 110: Introduction to Linguistics
or
Social Analysis 34: Knowledge of Language
b.
Of the following three half-courses, Basic
concentrators must take two half-courses, Honors concentrators must take
all three:
i.
Linguistics 112a: Introduction to Syntactic Theory
ii.
Linguistics 115a: Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
iii.
Linguistics 120: Introduction to Historical Linguistics
or
Linguistics 122: Introduction to
Indo-European
c.
Basic
concentrators take two additional half-courses in linguistics; Honors
candidates take one additional course in linguistics.
2. Four half courses in a related field
(for example, psychology, romance languages, computer science,
etc.). These may include half-courses relevant for the scientific
study of language, but not directly within its purview; for example, not
only courses such as "Semitic Linguistics" are acceptable, but
also courses such as "Complex Fournier Analysis" and
"Philosophy of the Mind." Each program of study is
approved on an individual basis by the Head Tutor.
3. Required Tutorials:
Same as Linguistic
Track
4. Required Languages:
Same as Linguistic
Track
5. Thesis: Same
as Linguistic
Track
6. Other Information:
a.
Pass/Fail: Courses taken Pass/Fail may not
be counted for concentration credit.
b.
Students with
an unusually strong background may be permitted to substitute another
linguistics course for Linguistics 110.
Linguistics with
Mind, Brain, and Behavior Track
14
half-courses
1. Required
non-tutorial courses (9 half-courses):
a. Three
required half-courses in linguistics:
i.
Linguistics 110: Introduction to Linguistics
or
Social Analysis 34: Knowledge of Language
ii.
Linguistics 112a: Introduction to Syntactic Theory
iii.
Linguistics 115a: Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
or
Linguistics 116a: Introduction to Semantics
b. Three
required half-courses in MBB:
i.
Science B-62 (or Science B-29 for classes of 2010 or
earlier)
ii.
MCB 80: Neurobiology of Behavior
iii.
An MBB Junior Seminar (see
http://mbb.harvard.edu/undergrad/progjun_sem.php)
c. One
additional half-course in linguistics
d. One
additional half-course in MBB
e.
One additional half-course in linguistics
with an MBB focus. Examples of such courses include "Natural
Language Processing," "Philosophy of Language," and
"Cognitive Neuropsychology."
Note: No course can be counted doubly to satisfy
requirements a–c.
The courses to be counted towards the MBB requirements must be approved
by the Head Tutor. Approval is
automatic if the course is chosen from those listed in the Requirements
for the Linguistics with MBB Track (available upon request from the
Department).
2. Required
Tutorials: Same as Linguistics
Requirements for Basic Concentrators
3. Required Languages: Same as Linguistics
Requirements for Honors Eligibility
4. Thesis: Same as Linguistics
Track
5. General
Information: Same as Linguistics
Track
6. Other
Information:
a.
Pass/Fail: Courses taken Pass/Fail may not
be counted for concentration credit.
b.
Students
with an unusually strong background may be permitted to substitute
another linguistics course for Linguistics 110.
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