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Bill
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Department
of
Linguistics
(SCUS
10
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40e)
Aug
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13,
2010
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Action undertaken
by
the
Senate
Committee
on
Undergraduate Studies
at
its meeting of
August
12,
2010,
gives
rise to the following recommendat
i
on:
Motion:
That Senate approve the change to the r
e
quirements for
admission
to the
Linguistics Honours
Program effecti
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Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
Program requirement change. Linguistics Honors Program (p. 124, column 1)
FR01vl:
An overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum C grade in LfNG 220 is required for
admission.
TO:
Admission Requirements:
- an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0
- completion of LING 220, 221. and 222 with a minimum OPA of 3.0 in those courses
- submission of
an application form, including brief research proposal
- approval
and signature of a Linguistics faculty member to supervise the honors essay
RATIONALE:
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The admission requirements have been increased to insure that students are prepared to succeed
in the Honors Program and complete it in a timely manner.
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