Linguistics, BA (2024-2025)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (14 units)

GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area A2 3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
Foreign Language 4 unit(s) (C2) *
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Spring Semester (16 units)

GE Area B1+B3 3 unit(s) **
GE Area A3 (Recommended LING 21 ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area B2+B3 3 unit(s) **
Foreign Language 4 unit(s) (C2) *
GE Area E (Recommended LING 22 ) 3 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area D + US123 (Recommended LING 20 , LING 24 , or LING 25 ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area B4 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 (Recommended LING 26 ) 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area D + US123 (Recommended LING 20 , LING 24 , or LING 25 ) 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 2 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

LING 101 - Introduction to Linguistics
3 unit(s)
LING 111 - Introduction to Linguistic Phonetics
3 unit(s)
LLD 100W - Writing Workshop
3 unit(s) (WID)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

LING 112 - Introduction to Syntax
3 unit(s)
LING 113 - Introduction to Phonology
3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area S (Recommended LING 129 ) 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

LING 162 - Introduction to Morphology
3 unit(s)
LING 114 - Introduction to Semantics and Discourse
3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area V (Recommended LING 123 ) 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

LING 125 - Introduction to Historical and Comparative Linguistics
3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R (Recommended LING 122 ) 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s

Roadmap Notes

Students must have 60 units before taking major classes. One SJSU Studies LING course may be used as a major elective.

* Preparation for the Major.
** Either B1 or B2 must be taken with a B3 - Laboratory .