Linguistics, M.A.

Master of Arts

Of the 30 credits required for the master’s degree, students are expected to complete a minimum of 27 credits of graded coursework and up to three credits of non-topical research associated with the completion of a thesis.  Among the graded credits, students are expected to complete LNGS 7010 (Linguistics Theory and Analysis), a course in historical linguistics, a course in the structure of a language approved by the Linguistics program, a course in theoretical linguistics and electives chosen in consultation with the faculty.

Students are expected to demonstrate reading knowledge in a language other than English and to pass a comprehensive qualifying examination.

Students may elect to write a thesis after consulting on the timing and the topic with their advisor.

Anthropology

• LING 5401 - Linguistic Field Methods Credits: 3
• LING 5410 - Phonology Credits: 3

• • ANTH 5425 - Language Contact Credits: 3

• LING 5440 - Morphology Credits: 3

• • ANTH 5475 - Multimodal Interaction Credits: 3

• ANTH 5541 - Topics in Linguistics Credits: 3
• ANTH 5549 - Topics in Theoretical Linguistics and Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 3
• ANTH 7400 - Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 3
• ANTH 7420 - Theories of Language Credits: 3
• ANTH 7450 - Native American Languages Credits: 3
• ANTH 7470 - Language and Culture in the Middle East Credits: 3
• ANTH 7480 - Language and Prehistory Credits: 3
• ANTH 7541 - Topics in Sociolinguistics Credits: 3

Classics

• CLAS 5300 - Introduction to Indo-European Linguistics Credits: 3

Education - Human Services

• EDHS 8020 - Disorders of Communication: Augmentative and Alternate Systems Credits: 3

Education - Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education

• EDIS 7842 - Teaching English Learners: Theory, Policy, and Practice Credits: 3

English Language and Literature

• ENGL 5100 - Introduction to Old English Credits: 3
• ENGL 5110 - Old Icelandic Credits: 3

French Language and Literature

General Linguistics

 (Courses offered through Slavic Languages and Literatures)

• LNGS 7010 - Linguistic Theory and Analysis Credits: 3
• LNGS 7220 - History and Structure of Black English Credits: 3
• LNGS 7240 - Southern American English Credits: 3

Germanic Languages and Literature

Linguistics

• LING 5090 - Teaching English as a Second Language Credits: 3
• LING 5101 - ESL Teaching Practicum: Language Credits: 1
• LING 5102 - ESL Teaching Practicum: Culture Credits: 1
• LING 5103 - ESL Teaching Practicum: Writing Credits: 1
• LING 5409 - Acoustic Phonetics Credits: 3
• LING 7400 - Structure of English Credits: 3
• LING 8998 - Non-Topical Research Credits: 1 to 12
• LING 8999 - MA Thesis Research Credits: 3
• LING 9010 - Directed Research Credits: 1 to 3

Philosophy

Psychology

• PSYC 8670 - Cognitive Development Credits: 3

Slavic Languages and Literature

• RUSS 5032 - Advanced Russian Grammar: Syntax Credits: 3

Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese Languages and Literatures

• SPAN 7220 - History of the Language Credits: 3