The linguistics minor at Occidental examines language as a fundamental human system. Study how languages are structured, acquired, and used across cultures while connecting language to cognition, society, and identity on the Occidental campus in Los Angeles.
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The ÂÌñÉç linguistics undergraduate program offers an interdisciplinary minor focused on the scientific study of language. You’ll explore how languages are constructed, how they change over time, and how they shape human interaction. Coursework draws from linguistics, cognitive science, psychology, education, philosophy, and foreign language study, giving you a broad foundation in how language works.
As part of the Occidental linguistics undergraduate program, you’ll examine topics such as sound systems, grammar, meaning, language acquisition, and sociolinguistic variation. The minor pairs especially well with language study and is valuable for students interested in teaching, research, speech-language pathology, education, and cross-cultural work. Graduates of the linguistics minor at Occidental pursue careers in education, research, nonprofits, NGOs, and the private sector, or continue to graduate study.
