The University of the West Indies, Mona

Minor In Caribbean Sign Language

The Minor in Caribbean Sign Language requires a minimum of 15 credits over Levels 2 and 3. The following are the compulsory courses:

The level-1 prerequisite for this minor is LING1819. Students who take this Minor should consider strengthening it by including LING3910, which will allow for the development of Sign Language interpreting skills. LING3909 is a prerequisite for this course.

Diploma In Caribbean Sign Language Interpreting

For the Diploma in Caribbean Sign Language Interpreting, students are required to complete 30 credits.

Diploma In Public Service Interpreting

​​​​​​For the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting, students are required to complete 21 credits. Further requirements are applicable for international certification. Contact the Jamaican Language Unit at 970-2953 for details.

Minor In Linguistics

A minor in Linguistics requires fifteen credits in Linguistics courses, taken across levels 2 and 3. In order to complete those fifteen credits, a student will need the relevant prerequisites at level 1. Some combinations of courses are suggested below. However students may select any other Level 2 and 3 course which adds up to the minimum 15-credit requirement.

ANY combination of Linguistics courses which adds up to a minimum 15 credits over levels 2 and 3 can be used to declare a Minor in Linguistics.