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)
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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: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Wagner, Michael (Fall) Wagner, Michael (Winter)
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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: Fall 2015
Instructors: Wagner, Michael (Fall)
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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: Winter 2016
Instructors: Wagner, Michael (Winter)
Required Courses (15 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 2015
Instructors: Wagner, Michael (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: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Wagner, Michael (Fall) Wagner, Michael (Winter)
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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 2015
Instructors: Wagner, Michael; Sonderegger, Morgan (Fall)
Fall
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LING 660 Semantics 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Gillon, Brendan S (Fall)
Fall
Prerequisite: PHIL 210
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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 2015
Instructors: Coon, Jessica (Fall)
Fall
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
3 credits from:
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LING 530 Acoustic Phonetics (3 credits)
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: Winter 2016
Instructors: Milne, Peter (Winter)
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LING 619 Experimental Linguistics: Foundations (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Foundations of the relationship between linguistic theory and experimental linguistics (language acquisition, neurolinguistics and psycholinguistics).
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Winter
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LING 635 Phonology 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Exploration of current topics in phonological theory.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Sonderegger, Morgan (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: LING 631
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LING 665 Semantics 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Further introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Schwarz, Bernhard (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: LING 660.
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LING 675 Syntax 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Continuation of LING 671.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Shimoyama, Junko (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: LING 671
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.