我们作为人类的语言能力是我们与动物不同的主要原因。在本课程中，您将学习人类语言的本质，社会中的语言多样性以及课堂内外的第二语言教学的理论和实践。通过密集的写作，项目和演讲，您将建立沟通，批判性和分析性思维以及团队合作的技能，这是您在该领域未来职业的所有重要技能。如果您愿意，则该程序非常适合：对语言的习得，发展和教学感兴趣；热爱学习美国境内外的其他语言；计划将英语作为第二语言或外语进行教学；希望与多语言/多元文化的人群，并喜欢环游世界并了解其他文化。
The Linguistics Concentration will engage you in the formal study of languages. In addition to completing coursework that covers language structures, language development and language use in society, you will examine the connection between language acquisition and pedagogy. The University of Idaho English Department has opportunities for a flexible and fulfilling education with a broad range of options. Students can choose either a B.A. or B.S. degree path. The B.A. allows you to earn a general English degree or select from four possible concentrations (18 credits of their total 45 for the major) in creative writing, linguistics, literature, or professional writing. The B.S. allows you to specialize in either Technical Writing or earn a general English degree, it is available either fully online or in-person in Moscow.