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LINGUISTICS 237
Lecturers
Karen Naughton, Ph.D., The University of New Mexico
Bonnie J. Rudy, M.A., California State University, Northridge
Josephine Santiago, B.A., The University of New Mexico
Roseann S. Willink, M.A., The University of New Mexico
Professors Emeriti
Garland D. Bills, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Joan L. Bybee, Ph.D., University of California (Los Angeles)
Eduardo Hernández Chávez, Ph.D., University of California
(Berkeley)
Alan J. Hudson, Ph.D., Yeshiva University
Robert W. Young, Honorary LL. D., The University of
New Mexico
Associated Faculty in Other Departments
LynnDianne Beene, Ph.D., University of Kansas (English)
George F. Luger, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
(Computer Science)
Janet L. Patterson, Ph.D., The University of New Mexico
(Speech and Hearing Sciences)
Rena Torres Cacoullos, Ph.D., The University of
New Mexico (Spanish and Portuguese)
Introduction
The Department of Linguistics offers a B.A. major and minor
in Linguistics; a B.S. major in Signed Language Interpreting;
an M.A. and Ph.D. in Linguistics; and contributes to linguistics-related
degree programs in other departments and
colleges. The Department offers a range of courses in the
core areas of phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, and
discourse as well as in the interdisciplinary fields of applied
linguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics. The
Department has a theoretical orientation based in functional
and cognitive approaches and has teaching and research
strengths in the areas of typology, language evolution, sociocultural
and interactional studies, fieldwork, discourse analysis,
and experimental inquiry. In addition the Department
offers programs of study in linguistics, with concentrations
in Computational Linguistics, Speech and Hearing Sciences,
and Native American Languages of the Southwest, and
specializes in the area of signed languages. The faculty also
participates in the Ph.D. program in Educational Linguistics,
sponsored jointly by the Department of Linguistics and the
College of Education’s Department of Language, Literacy and
Sociocultural Studies. The program in Educational Linguistics
focuses on issues in bilingual and multicultural education and
in second language learning and pedagogy.
Major Study Requirements
Linguistics
The B.A. major in Linguistics requires a minimum of 36 hours
numbered above 200 (24 in required courses, 12 in approved
electives) and four semesters of a second language or the
equivalent. Required courses are: LING 292, 303, 304, 322,
331, 367, 412 or 446, 425 or 429. The 12 hours in approved
electives may be selected from courses in linguistics or from
courses in other departments approved by the Department
of Linguistics.
Signed Language Interpreting
The B.S. major in Signed Language Interpreting requires the
following courses: SIGN 201, 210, 211, 212, 214, 310, 352,
360, 411, 412, 418, 419 and LING 101. Students majoring
in Signed Language Interpreting must be approved by the
department.
Languages
An interdisciplinary B.A. major in languages is offered through
the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in conjunction
with the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. The
Department of Linguistics makes available several courses
that qualify for this major. Consult with the advisor in the
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Minor Study Requirements
The minor in Linguistics requires 21 hours of courses numbered
200 or above: 12 hours of required linguistics courses
(LING 292, 303, 304, and 322) and 9 hours of electives. The
electives may be selected from courses in linguistics or from
courses in other departments which have been approved by
the Department of Linguistics.
Minor in Navajo Language and
Linguistics
The minor in Navajo Language and Linguistics requires
21 hours of Navajo language and Navajo linguistics courses:
NVJO 101–102, 201–202, 311, 312 and 401. Nine additional
hours must be selected from the following courses or
from approved electives from Linguistics, LLSS or Native
American Studies: LING 292, 331, and 415.
Major or Minor in the College of
Education
For the major, composite major or minor in language arts,
bilingual education, teaching English to speakers of other
languages (TESOL), and reading, see the Bilingual/TESOL
Education, Elementary Education and Secondary Education
section of this catalog.
Departmental Honors
A student seeking departmental honors in the Department
of Linguistics (for majors in either Linguistics or Signed
Language Interpreting) should identify a research project
during the junior year in consultation with an appropriate
professor and should submit a proposal in the form of a letter
to the department chairperson.
If the proposal is approved by the department chairperson,
the student should enroll in LING 498 the first semester of the
senior year and LING 499 the second semester of the senior
year. These 6 hours of honors work are in addition to the
minimum number of hours required for the major.
ARTS AND
SCIENCES
Signed Language Studies
The B.A. major in Linguistics with a concentration in Signed
Language Studies requires 36 hours (24 required, 12 in
approved electives) and four semesters of American SIGN
Language or the equivalent. Required courses are SIGN 305,
352, 355 and LING 322, 331 or 359, 367, 412, 425 or 429.
Electives must be approved by the department advisor.
Graduate Programs
Application Deadlines
Fall semester: March 31 for M.A. and January 15 for
Ph.D.
Spring semester: None accepted for Ph.D.; October 31
for M.A.
Summer semester: None accepted for Ph.D.; March 31 for
M.A.
All applications seeking financial aid must be received by
January 15.
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.