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

Offered by: Linguistics     Degree: Master of Arts

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)

  • 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 2023, Summer 2024

    Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall)

  • 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 2023

    Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall)

  • 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: Fall 2023, Summer 2024

    Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall)

Required Courses (6 credits)

Complementary Courses (21 credits)

9-12 credits from:

  • LING 630 Phonetics 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Linguistics : Introduction to the current state of the field of phonetics, covering articulation, acoustics, and theories of perception and production.

    Terms: Winter 2024

    Instructors: Munteanu, Andrei (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 2023

    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 2023

    Instructors: Gillon, Brendan (Fall)

    • 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 2023

    Instructors: Martinovic, Martina (Fall)

    • Fall

6-12 credits in Linguistics at the 500, 600, or 700 level.

0-3 credits in a related field at the 500, 600, or 700 level, chosen in consultation with the supervisor and the graduate program director.

Faculty of Arts—2023-2024 (last updated Aug. 31, 2023) (disclaimer)
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