The study of Linguistics, often referred to as the "science of language," today is recognized as a fundamental component of the university liberal arts curriculum. While Linguistics itself is an independent discipline, the field draws particular strength from its affiliation with many other areas of study, such as English, modern languages, sociology, anthropology, communicative disorders and education.

The Linguistics program at The University of Mississippi offers undergraduate interdisciplinary degrees in Linguistics (both a major and a minor) that give the student a solid background in theoretical and applied linguistics, as well as expose him to the myriad of fields of study mentioned above. Students who complete the Linguistics program at The University of Mississippi will be well prepared to embark on postgraduate study in a number of areas -- linguistics, English, foreign language teaching, sociology, education, communicative disorders, anthropology, psychology, computer science, philosophy, journalism, law, or, indeed, in any field where an understanding of the structure, psychology, physiology and overall ramifications of man's unique gift, language, is important -- or to begincareers in business, teaching, research or government.

Please contact the Program Director, if you have any questions:

Professor Donald L. Dyer
Department of Modern Languages
The University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
mldyer@olemiss.edu

The Linguistic Society of America maintains a website at: http://www.lsadc.org

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