Linguistics

语言与文学类, 语言研究
美国, 北美
本科
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Undergraduate students can major or minor in linguistics. At all levels, students are encouraged to pursue integrative research which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries, and to take advantage of insights and methods both from within linguistics and from related fields. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR A LINGUISTICS MAJOR OR MINOR

See the Northwestern online catalog for information about the requirements for the Linguistics Major or Minor.

WHAT TO DO WITH A MAJOR IN LINGUISTICS?

Linguistics majors pursue careers in many different fields such as:

  • Information Technology
  • Consulting
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Law
  • Publishing
  • Communications & Public Relations
  • Healthcare & Speech-Language Pathology
  • Foreign Service
  • Language Teaching
  • Government
  • Journalism
  • Translation and Interpreting
  • Medicine
  • Educational Testing
  • Technical Writing

Some students use the BA in Linguistics to prepare for professional schools, or clinical programs in:

  • Business
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Law
  • Library/Information Science
  • Medicine
  • Speech Pathology

Other students continue their study of Linguistics in MA and Ph.D. programs, either in Linguistics or related fields like:

  • Anthropology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Bilingual Education
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computer Science
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology

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