Minors in Linguistics

Add language, culture and communication to your degree

You do not have to major in linguistics or a language to make it part of your education. UB’s linguistics minors let you build language proficiency, explore how language works or deepen your understanding of the cultures and communities connected to the languages you study.

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Minor Programs

  • Minor in American Sign Language
    9/1/26
    Build proficiency in American Sign Language while learning about the language and the communities that use it. This minor is a strong complement for students interested in communication, education, health-related fields, social services or other careers where connecting with people matters.
  • Minor in Chinese
    8/31/26
    Develop your Chinese language skills while expanding your understanding of Chinese culture. This minor can complement studies in fields such as international business, communication, history, political science or other areas with a global focus.
  • Minor in German
    8/31/26
    Build German language proficiency while exploring the cultures and contexts in which the language is used. The minor is a flexible way to continue studying German while pursuing a major in another field.
  • Minor in Japanese
    9/1/26
    Strengthen your Japanese language skills and deepen your understanding of Japanese culture. Pair the minor with another major to add language proficiency and cross-cultural communication skills to your academic experience.
  • Minor in Korean
    9/2/26
    Develop your ability to communicate in Korean while gaining a deeper understanding of Korean culture. This minor gives students from across UB a structured way to continue their language study alongside another major.
  • Minor in Linguistics
    8/31/26
    Interested in language itself? The Linguistics Minor introduces you to the scientific study of language and the patterns behind how people communicate. Explore areas such as sounds, grammar and meaning while developing analytical and problem-solving skills that can complement fields from psychology and anthropology to education and computer science.
  • Minor in Polish Studies
    8/31/26
    Explore Polish language and culture through an interdisciplinary program that can complement studies in the humanities, social sciences and other fields. The minor gives you an opportunity to develop language skills while gaining a broader understanding of Poland and its cultural traditions.

Find the minor that fits your goals

Not sure which option is right for you? Start with what you want to add to your major.

  • Want to learn another language? Explore American Sign Language, Chinese, German, Japanese or Korean.
  • Curious about how language works? The Linguistics Minor lets you study language as a system and investigate patterns in sound, structure and meaning.
  • Interested in language and culture together? Polish Studies offers an interdisciplinary way to explore both.

A minor can help you connect interests across disciplines without changing the focus of your primary degree.

Take the next step

If you are curious about language, communication and how people and technology connect, linguistics at UB gives you a strong place to start.

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