This is the first version of the 2023-24 General Catalog. The final edition and the historical PDF will be published during the fall semester.

The undergraduate minor in linguistics requires a minimum of 15 s.h. in linguistics courses, including at least 12 s.h. in University of Iowa courses. The minor must include the courses listed below. Students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass.

The minor in linguistics requires the following coursework.

Required Courses

LING:3001Introduction to Linguistics3
LING:3005Articulatory and Acoustic Phonetics3
LING:3010Syntactic Analysis3
LING:3020Phonological Analysis3
Additional approved course numbered 3000 or above3

Sample Plan of Study

Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.

Linguistics, Minor

Plan of Study Grid (Manual)
Academic Career
Any SemesterHours
The undergraduate minor in linguistics requires a minimum of 15 s.h. in linguistics courses, including at least 12 s.h. in University of Iowa courses.
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor.
Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass.
 Hours0
First Year
Fall
LING:3001 Introduction to Linguistics 3
 Hours3
Second Year
Fall
LING:3005 Articulatory and Acoustic Phonetics 3
 Hours3
Spring
LING:3010 Syntactic Analysis 3
 Hours3
Third Year
Fall
Minor: additional approved course numbered 3000 or above a 3
 Hours3
Spring
LING:3020 Phonological Analysis 3
 Hours3
 Total Hours15
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Please see academic advisor for approved courses to fulfill this requirement.