<p>I already plan on majoring in linguistics, but I would like to double major to increase my options. My first option would be a foreign language, probably German or Russian. My others include history, philosophy and anthropology. I realize none of these are exceptionally marketable or practical, but I think a foreign language would be the most so in comparison.
Apparently the popular choice right now is to couple a linguistics degree with computer science to get into computational linguistics. While I wouldn't mind working with software and computers, I can't see myself earning a degree in the subject since I don't really like science or math. I'm not bad at them, I just don't care for them. What do you guys think? What would the best option be, and what career options would I have with each combination?</p>
<p>I don't think your options change much with adding one of the majors you suggest. Maybe you can elaborate on how you think it would make a difference? For grad school or for jobs? </p>
<p>Those hiring those with a BA usually don't care what your major or major(s) were. The only way you'd likely increase your options is if you selected a more job specific major, such as economics or comp sci (though these involve more math). I suppose if your choice of double major helped you gain fluency in another language it might be more practical: but it would help if you had an idea of what kind of job(s) you think that adds to your options. And really how much does it add? How many jobs are there for Russian translators (and would you be at that level of fluency when you graduated?).</p>
<p>What kind of jobs do you want, drudkh? Major in something that you can see yourself doing for a career.</p>
<p>I'd love to be a professor, but I'd like to have some alternatives in case that doesn't go through. I plan on studying abroad for a semester or summer so hopefully fluency in a foreign language will be under my belt, which would open up translating or interpreting. I would also enjoy doing government or intelligence work.</p>
<p>If you love linguistics and excel in it, you'll be fine, God-willing. I know a PhD in linguistics who is a professor, a translator, and a writer. (For example, he wrote a dictionary).</p>
<p>As a linguist, it would be good if you would attain expertise in multiple languages.</p>
<p>Obtaining a PhD seems commendable for this major.</p>
<p>I'm not an expert; you should verify whatever I said before acting upon it.</p>
<p>Check this to see what linguists do:</p>
<p>LSA:</a> About Linguistics</p>