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Program Requirements
The M.A. in Linguistics; Non-Thesis 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 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall) Schwarz, Bernhard (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 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall) Schwarz, Bernhard (Winter)
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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: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall) Schwarz, Bernhard (Winter)
Required Courses (18 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 2019
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: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall) Schwarz, Bernhard (Winter)
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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: Fall 2019
Instructors: Torreira-Martinez, Francisco (Fall)
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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: Winter 2020
Instructors: Goad, Heather (Winter)
Fall
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LING 660 Semantics 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Schwarz, Bernhard (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 2019
Instructors: Coon, Jessica (Fall)
Fall
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
3 credits from:
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LING 635 Phonetics and Phonology 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Advanced course on current issues in phonetic and phonological theory.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
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LING 665 Semantics 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Further introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Alonso-Ovalle, Luis Fernando (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: LING 660.
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LING 675 Syntax 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Continuation of LING 671.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Martinovic, Martina (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: LING 671
6-9 credits in Linguistics at the 500, 600, or 700 level.
0-3 credits in a related field at the 500, 600, or 700 level.
