Program Requirements
The M.A. in Linguistics; Non-Thesis program provides training in the fundamentals of theoretical and experimental linguistics. The program culminates a major research paper, which is written under the direction of a supervisory committee.
Research Project (15 credits)
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LING 605 M.A. Research 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : A fundemental course in which M.A. students learn how to do independent research.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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LING 606 M.A. Research 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : An advanced course in which M.A. students conduct their own research project.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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LING 607 M.A. Research Paper (9 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Research and writing of the M.A. research paper on an approved subject.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Required Courses (6 credits)
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LING 601 Graduate Research Seminar 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall)
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LING 602 Graduate Research Seminar 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Winter)
Complementary Courses (24 credits)
9-12 credits from:
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LING 630 Phonetics 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Introduction to the current state of the field of phonetics, covering articulation, acoustics, and theories of perception and production.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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LING 631 Phonology 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Foundations of phonological theory, focusing on issues in segmental and prosodic structure.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Munteanu, Andrei (Fall)
Fall
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LING 660 Semantics 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Alonso-Ovalle, Luis (Fall)
Fall
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LING 671 Syntax 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : In-depth overview of current issues in theoretical syntax. Emphasis will be placed on the logic and development of argumentation in syntactic theory.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Martinovic, Martina (Fall)
Fall
9-15 credits in Linguistics at the 500, 600, or 700 level.
0-3 credits in a related field at the 500, 600, or 700 level, chosen in consultation with the supervisor and the graduate program director.
