This minor aims to let students learn the basics of the scientific study of language that will supplement their major curricula by:
(i) broadening the intellectual horizons and experience on academic training of the students;
(ii) imparting to the students the basic knowledge about language;
(iii) introducing to the students areas of language applications such as discourse, language learning, or language technology.

Upon successful completion of this Minor, students should be able to:

1. apply the knowledge of linguistics to the learning of another language;
2. apply the structural aspects of language to the activities that involve the use of language;
3. apply linguistics knowledge to the study of discourse, language acquisition or language technology.