English Linguistics [M.A.]
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Linguistics is the scientific study of how languages are learned, processed, used, and structured; it investigates why and how languages change and their status in social life. Linguistics is important to social and cognitive psychology, native and foreign language teaching at all levels, artificial intelligence and computer science, communications, sociology and anthropology, and historical accounts of human civilization. Linguists work in colleges and universities, in language instruction and educational planning, in the communications industries (including publishing), translation services, and cross-cultural business and government agencies.
Students interested in practical applications of English linguistics are also advised to consult the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages / TESOL [M.A.] program offered by the World Languages Department.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Linguistics is the scientific study of how languages are learned, processed, used, and structured; it investigates why and how languages change and their status in social life. Linguistics is important to social and cognitive psychology, native and foreign language teaching at all levels, artificial intelligence and computer science, communications, sociology and anthropology, and historical accounts of human civilization. Linguists work in colleges and universities, in language instruction and educational planning, in the communications industries (including publishing), translation services, and cross-cultural business and government agencies.
Students interested in practical applications of English linguistics are also advised to consult the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages / TESOL [M.A.] program offered by the World Languages Department.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.
- A personal statement (we recommend that these statements be 1 to 2 pages in length)
- Two letters of recommendation
- A writing sample (a short, 5-20 page piece of academic writing in any area is encouraged but not required)
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