The following is intended as a brief overview of the Language, Writing & Linguistics (LWL) major curriculum. For full details regarding required classes, please see the Academic Catalog.
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| University Core | University Core Requirements | 36 |
| Language Requirements | Students must complete 18 hours of a single modern language | 18 |
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Writing Requirements |
12 | |
| ENG 271 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| ENG 321 | Sentence Grammar and Style | 3 |
| ENG 371 | Analysis of Discourse | 3 |
| ENG 471 | Advanced Research and Composition | 3 |
| Linguistics Requirements | 12 | |
| MLG 375 | Phonetics and Phonology of English | 3 |
| MLG 401 | Sociolinguistics and Dialect | 3 |
| MLG 451 | Second Language Acquisition** | 3 |
| MLG 452 | Applied Linguistics** | 3 |
| LWL Electives | Students must complete 12 hours selected from the courses below: | 12 |
| MLG 440 | Selected Topics (students may select this course if the special topic relates to linguistics; MLG 440 Food and Culture may not serve as a major elective) | 3 |
| MLG 450 | The Multicultural Classroom** | 3 |
| MLG 453 | Methods and Field Studies** | 3 |
| FRE 375 | French Phonetics and Pronunciation | 3 |
| SPA 375 | Spanish Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| ENG 250 | Introduction to Creative Writing* | 3 |
| ENG 322 | Language and Diversity | 3 |
| ENG 351 | Creative Writing, Topics in Poetry* | 3 |
| ENG 352 | Creative Writing, Topics in Narrative* | 3 |
| ENG 372 | Rhetorical Devices and Designs | 3 |
| ENG 398 | Practicum in Writing Consulting | 3 |
| ENG 450 | Advanced Creative Writing* | 3 |
| ENG 455 | Methods of Teaching Composition and Grammar | 3 |
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*No more than 6 hours may be earned via creative writing courses **Completion of all 12 hours (MLG 450, 451, 452 and 453) will earn student an EL/TESOL certification |
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| Study Abroad | For all majors, study abroad is strongly recommended; certain languages have a required study abroad component. For further information, please consult with your program advisor. | |
| Senior Seminar | MLG 470 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| General Electives | Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program. Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor. | 39 |
| Total Hours | 130 | |
