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Areas of Study

Course Overview

An examination of analytical methods used in the study of variation and change in language structure and use, with a focus on sign language variation. Practice in the exploratory analysis and interpretation of sociolinguistics and discourse data, and introduction to quantitative tools, including the Varbrul program.

All first year Linguistics MA courses plus LIN 741, or permission of instructor.

Program: Linguistics

Credit: 3

Other Courses

LIN-850

Historical Linguistics

This course focuses on language change. Topics include…

Linguistics

Credits 3

LIN-855

Language Typology

In this course we survey the range of…

Linguistics

Credits 3

LIN-880

Guided Research Project

This course is required to be taken twice,…

Linguistics

Credits 3

LIN-883

Dissertation Concept Paper

This course serves as a transition from students'…

Linguistics

Credits 3

LIN-890

Dissertation Proposal Development

In this course, students will develop their dissertation…

Linguistics

Credits 3

LIN-895

Special Topics

Grading System: letter grades only.

Linguistics

Credits 1-3