The Linguistics (B.A.) at Hofstra University is designed for intellectually curious students eager to understand the fundamental structures and societal impacts of human language. You will explore core concepts in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and sociolinguistics, gaining a deep appreciation for how language shapes communication and culture. This undergraduate degree provides a robust academic foundation for those interested in the intricate systems of language, its historical development, and its diverse applications across various fields.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts degree is studied over four years, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances required linguistics courses with a wide array of electives. You will delve into areas such as corpus linguistics, forensic linguistics, and the linguistics of specific writing systems, alongside language-related electives in anthropology, philosophy, psychology, and rhetoric. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, prepared for diverse career paths in fields like education, communication, technology, and further academic study in linguistics or related disciplines.