The joint major in anthropology and linguistics emphasizes the complementary nature of anthropological and sociolinguistic approaches to language. Students are required to take five 4-point courses (20 points) each from the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Linguistics, and a grade of at least C is required in every course to be counted toward the joint major.
Required courses in anthropology are Culture, Power, Society (ANTH-UA 1), Language, Culture and Society (ANTH-UA 17), Language, Power, and Identity (ANTH-UA 16), and two other cultural or linguistic anthropology courses approved by the Department of Anthropology's DUS.
Required courses in linguistics are Language (LING-UA 1), Language and Society (LING-UA 15), and at least two of the following: Bilingualism (LING-UA 18); Language, Literacy, and Society (LING-UA 20); Sex, Gender, and Language (LING-UA 21); African American Vernacular English: Language and Culture (LING-UA 23); Language and Liberation at Home in the Caribbean and Abroad (LING-UA 26); and Language in Latin America (LING-UA 30).
The fifth course in linguistics may be an additional course from the above list or another course that the department offers, chosen in consultation with the DUS in the Department of Linguistics. See linguistics section in this Bulletin for additional information. Joint anthropology-linguistics majors should also consult with Professor Bambi Schieffelin in the Department of Anthropology and the DUS in the Department of Linguistics for aid in developing their program of study.
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September 2025
College of Arts & Science
726 Broadway, 7th Floor,
New York,
10003, United States
Graduated with a GED or high school diploma equivalency test and have not enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
Don’t have minimum score requirements, but competitive applicants will receive:
100 and above on the TOEFL iBT
130 and above on the Duolingo English Test
7.5 and above on the IELTS Academic
70 and above on the PTE Academic
191 and above on the Cambridge English Scale
4.5 and above on the iTEP
Application deadline: Early Decision I - November 1; Early Decision II: January 1; Regular Decision - January 5
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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