Masters degrees in Linguistics: A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics, philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence.
ENG 520 Introduction to Linguistics, or the equivalent will be required but will not count toward required hours in the degree
Major requirements
ENG 601 Research in English Studies (linguistics) 3
621 Approaches to Modern English Grammar 3
622 History of the English Language (3)
or
631 History of Linguistics (3) 3
623 Linguistic Phonetics 3
625 Phonology 3
626 Syntax ...
The M.A. in Applied Linguistics goes beyond the certificate courses by providing Christian professionals with advanced training in various areas of language analysis and by developing a multidisciplinary approach within which to seek appropriate solutions to real-world problems. Students may pursue either a generalist track or a specialized one by concentrating their electives in language surveys, linguistics, literacy, TESOL or translation. Students...
The Master of Arts degree provides an excellent background for more advanced work in linguistics or fields related to linguistics and the language sciences; for pursuit of studies in education, bilingualism, or literacy; or for clinical programs such as communication disorders. In addition, students who are planning a career in the linguistic study and teaching of their native language and in shaping the language policies in their countries of origin...
The purpose of the linguistics MA program is closely related to the department’s definition of linguistics, which is the scientific study of language. The program aims to prepare the student to become a linguistic specialist in government, enterprise, or educational settings, or to enter a PhD program for more advanced training. The linguistics curriculum develops such skills as analyzing language in its phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics....
The Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Learners Option develops a knowledge base and leadership skills that will prepare candidates to address the critical pedagogical and linguistic needs of California‘s diverse student population – including specially designed academic instruction in English and English language development – and to promote sensitivity to multicultural issues in education.
The program leading to a Master of Arts degree in International Relations is designed chiefly, but not exclusively, for students preparing for careers involved with global and international politics (e.g., political aspects of: international business, agriculture, health services, education, U.S. foreign service, etc.). The interdisciplinary nature of the program is derived from: (1) the five seminars in political science each of which requires the...
The Master of Arts degree program in Linguistics assumes a baccalaureate degree major in an appropriate field and at least three upper-division courses in linguistics as prerequisites. Graduate students are required to complete at least 30 units of courses with a minimum of 21 units of graduate level courses, and to pass a comprehensive examination....
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