Linguistics (Non-Thesis) (M.A.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
**This program is currently not offered.**
The M.A. in Linguistics; Non-Thesis program provides training in the fundamentals of theoretical and experimental linguistics. The program culminates a major research paper, which is written under the direction of a supervisory committee.
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Research Project (15 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING 605 | M.A. Research 1. | 3 |
M.A. Research 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A fundemental course in which M.A. students learn how to do independent research. | ||
| LING 606 | M.A. Research 2. | 3 |
M.A. Research 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An advanced course in which M.A. students conduct their own research project. | ||
| LING 607 | M.A. Research Paper. | 9 |
M.A. Research Paper. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Research and writing of the M.A. research paper on an approved subject. | ||
Required Courses (6 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING 601 | Graduate Research Seminar 1. | 3 |
Graduate Research Seminar 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training. | ||
| LING 602 | Graduate Research Seminar 2. | 3 |
Graduate Research Seminar 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training. | ||
Complementary Courses (24 credits)
9-12 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING 630 | Phonetics 3. | 3 |
Phonetics 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to the current state of the field of phonetics, covering articulation, acoustics, and theories of perception and production. | ||
| LING 631 | Phonology 3. | 3 |
Phonology 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Foundations of phonological theory, focusing on issues in segmental and prosodic structure. | ||
| LING 660 | Semantics 3. | 3 |
Semantics 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics. | ||
| LING 671 | Syntax 3. | 3 |
Syntax 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. In-depth overview of current issues in theoretical syntax. Emphasis will be placed on the logic and development of argumentation in syntactic theory. | ||
9-15 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.