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Master of Arts (M.A.); Linguistics (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

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Offered by: Linguistics     Degree: Master of Arts

Program Requirements

The M.A. in Linguistics involves intensive coursework in year 1, followed by additional coursework and completion of a major research paper in year 2. This program is intended for students who wish to gain coursework and research experience in Linguistics beyond the B.A. level. After completion of the M.A., students may choose to continue on to a Ph.D. or pursue a career in a related field.

Research Project (15 credits)

  • LING 605 M.A. Research 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : A fundemental course in which M.A. students learn how to do independent research.

    Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015

    Instructors: Alonso-Ovalle, Luis Fernando (Fall) Wagner, Michael (Winter)

  • LING 606 M.A. Research 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : An advanced course in which M.A. students conduct their own research project.

    Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015

    Instructors: Alonso-Ovalle, Luis Fernando (Fall) Wagner, Michael (Winter)

  • LING 607 M.A. Research Paper (9 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Research and writing of the M.A. research paper on an approved subject.

    Terms: Winter 2015

    Instructors: Wagner, Michael (Winter)

Required Courses (15 credits)

  • LING 601 Graduate Research Seminar 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.

    Terms: Fall 2014

    Instructors: Alonso-Ovalle, Luis Fernando (Fall)

  • LING 602 Graduate Research Seminar 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.

    Terms: Winter 2015

    Instructors: Wagner, Michael (Winter)

  • LING 631 Phonology 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Foundations of phonological theory, focusing on issues in segmental and prosodic structure.

    Terms: Fall 2014

    Instructors: Goad, Heather (Fall)

    • Fall

  • LING 660 Semantics 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.

    Terms: Fall 2014

    Instructors: Alonso-Ovalle, Luis Fernando (Fall)

  • LING 671 Syntax 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    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 2014

    Instructors: Travis, Lisa De Mena (Fall)

    • Fall

Complementary Courses (15 credits)

3 credits from:

  • LING 530 Acoustic Phonetics (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Linguistics : This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of acoustic phonetics, focusing on an acoustic model of sound production by the vocal tract and the principles and techniques of acoustic analysis of speech. Classes will be a mix of lectures and hands-on lab-based activities and class discussions.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.

  • LING 619 Experimental Linguistics: Foundations (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Foundations of the relationship between linguistic theory and experimental linguistics (language acquisition, neurolinguistics and psycholinguistics).

    Terms: Winter 2015

    Instructors: Wagner, Michael (Winter)

    • Winter

  • LING 635 Phonology 4 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Exploration of current topics in phonological theory.

    Terms: Winter 2015

    Instructors: Sonderegger, Morgan (Winter)

  • LING 665 Semantics 4 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Further introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.

    Terms: Winter 2015

    Instructors: Schwarz, Bernhard (Winter)

  • LING 675 Syntax 4 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Continuation of LING 671.

    Terms: Winter 2015

    Instructors: Coon, Jessica (Winter)

9-12 credits in Linguistics at the 500, 600, or 700 level.

0-3 credits in a related field at the 500, 600, or 700 level.

Faculty of Arts—2014-2015 (last updated Feb. 18, 2014) (disclaimer)
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