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Our department offers four different undergraduate programs in Linguistics, as well as M.A. and Ph.D. graduate programs. Although all the programs are based on the same core set of introductory courses, each program is designed to serve the different needs of students and thus involves a different set of requirements.

The B.A. in Linguistics is meant to give students a general background in all aspects of Linguistic description and theory, although students can choose to concentrate in specific areas such as Sociolinguistics or Phonology, and can use the degree to prepare for all the different career paths that linguists can follow. more>>

The B.Sc. in Linguistics gives students a general background in Linguistic description and theory, but with an emphasis on the more measurable aspects of the field such as Acoustic and Auditory Phonetics, and Computational Linguistics. This program is designed for students who wish to go into careers in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Computational Linguistics, or Speech Technology, or who wich to pursue further studies in related fields such as experimental psychology, music acoustics or health sciences. more>>

Applied Linguistics Programs

The B.A. in Applied Linguistics is meant to prepare students to teach English, and other languages, as second languages in Canada and abroad. It provides students with theoretical background in language structures, acquisition, and teaching, as well as practical experience in language teaching itself.

The Diploma in Applied Linguistics is a one-year program for individuals who already have a Bachelor's degree and wish to specialize in teaching English or other languages as second languages. Like the B.A. in Applied Linguistics, the Diploma program provides both theoretical background and practical experience.

More details on Applied Linguistics programs are available here.

Language Revitalization Program

The Department of Linguistics is a partner with the En'owkin Centre and UVic's Division of Continuing Studies in the development of the Certificate Program in Aboriginal Language Revitalization (CALR). This program begins in July 2005 when the program's first core courses are offered in Penticton at the En'owkin Centre. This program is built on the partners' long experience and commitment to Indigenous knowledge through language revitalization and the sustained work of many individuals in each organization.