Linguistics (Thesis) (M.A.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The M.A. in Linguistics; Thesis program provides training in the fundamentals of theoretical and experimental linguistics. The program culminates in the preparation of a thesis, which is written under the direction of a supervisory committee, and which is expected to report on original research outcomes of publishable quality.
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Thesis Course (18 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING 690 | M.A. Thesis Submission. | 18 |
M.A. Thesis Submission. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Research, writing and submission of the M.A. thesis 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 (21 credits)
6-12 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. | ||
6-15 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.