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Linguistics
Our world needs professionals who live lives marked by uncompromising Christlike values, dedication and compassion. At Cornerstone University, a major in linguistics prepares students for positions requiring technical writing, translation and critical thinking skills or graduate education.
Program Learning Outcomes
The linguistics program reflects our commitment to developing students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in five distinct yet interconnected areas: specialized knowledge; applied knowledge and collaborative learning; intellectual skills; civic and global learning; and biblical worldview integration.
01
Specialized Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and function of language.
- Describe the nature of human language according to current linguistic theory.
- Explain the structure of human language.
- Situate language within its social and cultural contexts.
02
Applied Knowledge and Collaborative Learning
Analyze language within its social and cultural context.
- Compare and contrast language systems in terms of systematic differences in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.
- Evaluate the complexities/dynamic nature of language(s).
- Demonstrate the relationship between a linguistic system and its social/historical context.
03
Intellectual Skills
Demonstrate your ability to integrate both traditional and non-traditional cognitive skills, including analytical inquiry, information literacy, quantitative fluency and communicative fluency.
04
Civic and Global Learning
Demonstrate intercultural competence in addressing civic, social, environmental and economic issues.
05
Biblical Worldview Integration
Articulate a Christ-centered worldview and its personal, professional and communal embodiment through Christian virtues.
Noël RathnawMy professors were committed to my growth both academically and personally. They pushed me to be better in several areas, and I would not be the person I am today without their work to create an environment of daily personal encouragements and intellectual challenges.
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