Linguistics

Tyndale’s Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics focuses on the study of language structures. The program seeks to understand how language functions between the actual sounds of language and the meanings which we associate with those sounds.

Liberal Arts Linguistics

Future Careers

Translation/Interpretation
International Development
ESL
Teaching
Speech Pathology
Psychology
Pure & Applied Research
Missions

The Linguistic Program relates the science of language to its application in Literature, Philosophy, and Theology. Your Linguistics courses at Tyndale will help you better understand how language is used in your English literature, philosophy, psychology, and Biblical studies classes, creating a broad and deep undergraduate experience.

Broad Linguistic Perspectives

At Tyndale you will study the technical aspects of language in classes such as: Morphology: Introduction to Morphological Analysis and Syntax I: Introduction to Grammatical Analysis. You will also learn how to integrate what you are learning about language in courses such as Language and Society, Language and Culture Acquisition, and, the Philosophy of Language. Upon completion, Tyndale will have given you skills and knowledge in a wide range of linguistic specialties.

A Foundation for the Future

The BA Linguistics creates a solid foundation for a variety of fields: teaching, speech pathology, psychology, research, Bible translation, and literacy. Your understanding of language will deepen your appreciation of a variety of cultures, both ancient and modern, giving you a head start no matter where you choose to go after your BA at Tyndale.

Major Requirements

[LING 1013] , [LING 1023] Introduction to Linguistics I, II
[LING 2013] Phonetics
[LING 2023] Morphology
[LING 2033] Phonology I
[LING 2043] Syntax I
[LING 3013] Language and Society
LING Elective (2000 level) (3 credit hours)
LING Electives (3000-4000 level) (9 credit hours)
LING Elective (4000 level) (3 credit hours)

Core Requirements

[ENGL 1013] Survey of English Literature I
[ENGL 1023] Survey of English Literature II
[HIST 1013] History of Western Civilization I
[HIST 1023] History of Western Civilization II
[PHIL 1013] History of Philosophy I
[PHIL 1023] History of Philosophy II
[RLGS 1013] Old Testament Scriptures
[RLGS 1023] New Testament Scripture
[RLGS 2013] Hermeneutics
[RLGS 3603] Introduction to Christian Theology
[INDS 4753] Christianity and Culture

Breadth Requirements

Fine Arts Elective (3 credit hours)
Language Electives (6 credit hours)
Natural Sciences Elective (3 credit hours)
Social Sciences Electives (6 credit hours)

Electives (39 credit hours)

Department Faculty

Dr. Myles F. Leitch

Assistant Professor of Linguistics

mleitch@tyndale.ca
416-226-6620 ext. 2211 | Campus: Ballyconnor

Biography

PhD, University of British Columbia, 1997
MA, University of Texas (Arlington), 1982
MTS, Tyndale Seminary, 2009
BA, Dalhousie University, 1977

Areas of Specialization: Phonology, Morphology, Bantu languages and linguistics

Dr. Leitch’s linguistics research and teaching span 2 decades. He did extensive fieldwork (1988-1992) on the Dibole language of Congo (Brazzaville), creating a dictionary and giving the language a written form in preparation for a Bible-translation project. He served as a linguistic consultant and field director for Wycliffe-SIL in Central Africa (Congo and Gabon 1997-2002). He has taught extensively in the core areas of linguistics in universities in Africa (Gabon and Cameroon) the US (University of North Dakota), and Canada (York University). From 2003-2008 Dr. Leitch was professor and Head of the Bible Translation Department at FATEAC, a francophone seminary in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Prof. Paul Arsenault

Assistant Professor of Linguistics

parsenault@tyndale.ca
416-226-6620 ext. 2168 | Campus: Ballyconnor

Biography

PhD (cand.), University of Toronto
MA, University of Hyderabad, India, 2002
SIL Linguistic Training, Trinity Western University, 1998
BTh, Eastern Pentecostal Bible College, 1995

Area of Specialization: Phonology, Phonetics, Morphology, South Asian languages.

Paul Arsenault has worked as a linguist with SIL International and its partner agencies since 1997. He has lived and traveled extensively in South Asia, doing language research, teaching linguistics and providing consultant support to NGOs involved in literacy, translation and other language development projects. He is currently writing his doctoral thesis at the University of Toronto.

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