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Program Requirements
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses (21 credits)
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LING 601 Graduate Research Seminar 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall)
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LING 602 Graduate Research Seminar 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall) Clayards, Meghan (Winter)
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LING 630 Phonetics 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Introduction to the current state of the field of phonetics, covering articulation, acoustics, and theories of perception and production.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Torreira, Francisco (Fall)
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LING 631 Phonology 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Foundations of phonological theory, focusing on issues in segmental and prosodic structure.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Goad, Heather (Winter)
Fall
- LING 635 Phonetics and Phonology 4 (3 credits)
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LING 660 Semantics 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Schwarz, Bernhard (Fall)
Fall
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LING 671 Syntax 3 (3 credits)
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 2021
Instructors: Coon, Jessica (Fall)
Fall
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LING 706 Ph.D. Evaluation 1
Overview
Linguistics : Research and writing of the first research paper required in the Ph.D program.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall) Clayards, Meghan (Winter)
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LING 707 Ph.D. Evaluation 2
Overview
Linguistics : Research and writing of the second research paper required in the in the Ph.D program.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall) Clayards, Meghan (Winter)
Note: LING 706 and LING 707 must be completed before proceeding to thesis research.
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
3 credits from the following:
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LING 665 Semantics 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Further introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Alonso-Ovalle, Luis (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: LING 660.
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LING 675 Syntax 4 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Continuation of LING 671.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Shimoyama, Junko (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: LING 671
6 credits from the following:
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LING 610 Linguistic Field Research (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Explores theoretically relevant questions in a less familiar and under-studied language, working with a language consultant. Basic methods of how to approach a new language and culture in the field are covered, as well as issues of language documentation and language preservation.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Coon, Jessica (Winter)
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LING 620 Experimental Linguistics: Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Introduction to experimental research methods for linguists.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Sonderegger, Morgan (Winter)
Prerequisite: PSYC 305 or equivalent
- LING 645 Computational Research on Language (3 credits)
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LING 661 Advanced Formal Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : This course presents the formal methods used in the study of syntax or semantics. Topics include basic set theory as well as partial orders and lattices.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Gillon, Brendan (Winter)
6 additional credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level. At least one in the student's intended research area.
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