Welcome to Linguistics at Haverford
Bi-Co students may major or minor in the Tri-Co Linguistics department (Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Swarthmore).
Linguistics is the scientific study of language, the medium which allows us to communicate and share our ideas with others. As a discipline, linguistics examines the structural components of sound, form and meaning, and the precise interplay between them. Modern linguistic inquiry stresses analytical and argumentation skills, which will prepare students for future pursuits in any field where such skills are essential. Linguistics is also relevant to other disciplines, such as Psychology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Computer Science, Sociology and Anthropology. Some of our students have double majored with one of them.
The primary goals of the linguistics major are to introduce students to the field of linguistics proper through a series of foundation courses in linguistics theory and methodology; to provide training in the application of certain theoretical and methodological tools to the analysis of linguistic data; and to offer an array of interdisciplinary courses that allow students to explore other related fields that best suit their interests.
Inside Linguistics
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Academic Programs
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Faculty
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Swarthmore
The Tri-Co relationship allows students to pursue Linguistics through Swarthmore in addition to Haverford.
Announcements
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Advising
Prof. Shizhe Huang is on sabbatical in the fall. However, she will continue to chair the Linguistics Department for Bi-Co affairs, which includes student advising.
Shizhe Huang’s Advising hours for pre-registration:
- Monday, Nov. 12 1:45-2:45pm
- Wednesday, Nov. 14 3:15-4:15pm
- Location: Stokes 118A1
Courses
Course listing updated with Swarthmore Spring 2013 courses
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Linguistics
610-896-1262
shuang@haverford.edu