Do you have a passion for linguistics and would like to keep up with technology trends? This concentration provides a broad spectrum application of digital resources for language analysis. It covers analysis from the level of speech sounds to connected discourse marking, making you competitive for different fields that require linguists. Some Natural Language Processing (NLP) careers for linguists utilize language analysis skills with preferred but not required skills in programming. Through study of some under-resourced languages, students will also gain valuable skills to potentially create teaching materials for first, second, or low-resourced languages. This concentration provides the need for broad background in language construction and linguistic competency.
Degree Requirements*
The MA in Linguistics degree is a 36-hour program.
* Requirements below will first appear in the 2021-22 catalog
Course requirements include:
12 hours of core courses
24 hours of foundation courses
Students who elect to write a thesis will take 6 hours of thesis LING 5950 in lieu of 6 elective hours.
Core Courses – 12 hours
*LING 5040 - Principles in Linguistics - Needed prerequisite if your degree does not have a background in Linguistics
LING 5070 - Research Design in Linguistics
LING 5300 - Phonology I
LING 5310 - Syntax I
LING 5530 - Semantics and Pragmatics I
Foundation Courses – 24 hours
Required Foundation Courses:
LING 5350 - Language Typology and Universals
LING 5380 - Linguistic Field Methods
LING 5400 - Tools and Methods for Lexicography and Language Analysis
The additional foundation courses should be decided in consultation with the graduate advisor. The selection of these courses will be individually tailored with the graduate advisor to support students’ goals and interests in the program.