Getting started in Linguistics: 2023-2024 Entering Frosh
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Students are admitted to UCSC with a "proposed major" in most cases, and later petition to officially declare the major. Admission to UCSC does not guarantee acceptance into a particular major. Students must be declared in a major by the end of the second year (or equivalent), so learning about and preparing for a major is a primary goal for first-year students.
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Importance of an early start: |
Although it is advisable to begin taking courses toward the major in the first year, it is not required. |
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Qualification requirements and/or prerequisites for the major: |
Review Major Qualification Requirements in the General Catalog. |
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Frosh who intend to pursue this major should do the following things prior to the beginning of fall term... |
Review information on the Languages and Applied Linguistics website to determine whether you need language placement. |
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...and should take these courses their first term: |
LING 50: Introduction to Linguistics. Students may also begin language study. |
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Special enrollment procedures: |
Enroll in classes during your online enrollment appointment time. |
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Sample Academic Plan: |
Review Sample Academic Plan in the General Catalog. |
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Other Information: |
Please contact the Department of Languages and Applied Linguistics at languages@ucsc.edu if you have questions about language placement. Many language placement exams take place once a year, before classes start in September. |
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Links to Review: |
Program Description (Catalog) |
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Adviser Contact Information: |
Gwyn Vandevere |
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