Emphasis - Linguistics
M.A. in Modern Languages
Description
The Department of Modern Languages offers the M.A. in modern languages with emphases in French, German, linguistics, Spanish, and teaching English as a second language (TESL).
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 36
Course Requirements
Students must satisfy the requirements for either the emphasis in French, German, Spanish, or TESL.
Emphasis - Linguistics
Description
Students who specialize in linguistics will be exposed to a broad range of linguistic inquiry and will then be encouraged to develop a specific research agenda. With its strong emphasis on research and academic writing, this degree prepares students for doctoral study in general, theoretical, or applied linguistics.
Course Requirements
Two options for completing the degree are available, both of which require 36 credit hours. These two options are as follows: (1) 36 hours of graduate-level course work in Ling, MLLL, and Engl, including 6 credit hours from among the core courses, which are Ling 612, 614, 616, and 620; or (2) 24 hours of graduate-level course work in the above areas, including 6 credit hours from among the above mentioned core courses and 12 hours of thesis work. Students who wish to choose the thesis option are additionally required to take either Ling 613 or Ling 639.
Other Academic Requirements
Students must maintain a B average in their course work or be subjected to probation and/or expulsion from the program.