Linguistics and Foreign Language Majors

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<p>conniek, I personally saw a lot of overlap between my science classes and my ling classes. If not in content, then in developing similar approaches to problem-solving. You should be in good shape with your background in math/science (especially if you’re most interested in syntax/semantics).</p>

<p>If you don’t enjoy math/physics, then just don’t take any phonetics after the intro class. You’ll be fine.</p>

<p>Also, I didn’t mean to apply that the soft classes were slackerish. They are not easy, and they can be a lot of work. In my mind, they are soft because what they call “theory” seems more like “speculation,” but that’s just my opinion.</p>

<p>Of course, the same applies to syntax, but it’s just so much fun! :)</p>

<p>I maintain my stance that one could be monolingual and still be an excellent linguist. I’m glad I studied as many languages as I did because it was personally rewarding, however I don’t think it helps much with the major. If you are dead-set on learning an additional language, go with a non-Indo-European language.</p>

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<p>Word, patsidono.
I think someone asked this already–are you in grad school for linguistics or something?</p>

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<p>I’m hoping wherever I get into will let me double major with Political Science and Japanese. I’d absolutely love to do a semester abroad!</p>

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<p>French, a dying language?? That is so ignorant to say. French is the official language in 29 countries! It is spoken in 21 African countries, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Haiti, Monaco and Vanuatu (Oceania). Do a little research before making ignorant statements!</p>

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<p>I agree 1 million% with gaiou37!</p>

<p>Hello Francophone anybody?</p>

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<p>French is my first language actually! I was born and raised in the French part of beautiful Switzerland!</p>

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<p>Don’t you think globalization and immigration is going to endanger French?</p>

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<p>“Frech is my first language actually! I was born and raised in the French part of beautiful Switzerland!”</p>

<p>Who let the French on the interwebs!!!?</p>

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<p>I can’t answer that, but I know that many countries where french is spoken value tradition and would make sure the native language and culture is preserved despite these factors.</p>

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<p>omg it is my dream to retire in Montreux.</p>

<p>gaiou37- you are so fortunate Switzerland is so lovely :heart:</p>

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<p>Or until Iran invades!</p>

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<p>Thank you! I love Switzerland it’s just a great country! I’m so grateful to be from there <3</p>

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<p>I don’t get it. Did you move to America? I thought you get free education, healthcare, free money, and transportation in Europe lol.</p>

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<p>Yes I did, because I met someone. I like it here thought, especially San Diego.</p>

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<p>Alright, cool, as long as you didn’t sneak across the US-Mexico boarder! :)</p>

<p>I think Iceland is where I want to live after I retire. That or Italy. </p>

<p>Actually the French are alright. I am probably part French so I cannot bash them too much.</p>

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<p>Lol no I didn’t!</p>

<p>I would love to visit Iceland actually, I have heard it is beautiful.</p>

<p>Lol the Swiss-French are definitely awesome :)</p>

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<p>is anyone majoring in italian? or am i the only one, i think so.</p>

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<p>I don’t know how you guys are coming up with this whole “French is a dying language” thing. It’s got around 150 million speakers worldwide - endangered languages usually only have a few thousand speakers. It’s still considered a prestigious language an is one of the UN languages. Additionally, there are several former colonies where French is widely spoken and is used as a lingua franca - some of these colonies are on their way up. Although I don’t think France is going to become a major world player any time soon, the francophonie as a whole is definitely pretty strong.</p>

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<p>I am going to major in Italian but I really want to major in Linguistics and have a specialty in Italian. Where are you going/want to go to get your degree?</p>

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