Program Requirements
The Ph.D. in Linguistics 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 constitute original scholarship and be a distinct contribution to knowledge.
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 (6 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 2024
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: Winter 2025
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Winter)
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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 2024, Winter 2025
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 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Clayards, Meghan (Fall) Clayards, Meghan (Winter)
Note: LING 706 and LING 707 must be completed before proceeding to thesis research.
Complementary Courses (30 credits)
9-12 credits from the following:
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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: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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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: Fall 2024
Instructors: Munteanu, Andrei (Fall)
Fall
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LING 660 Semantics 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Linguistics : Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Alonso-Ovalle, Luis (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 2024
Instructors: Martinovic, Martina (Fall)
Fall
18-21 credits to be chosen from among 500-level or above departmental course offerings in consultation with the supervisor(s) and the graduate program director. Courses in other departments may be approved by the graduate program director.
