Degree Program Learning Objectives
M.A. in Linguistics
Goal A: Breadth of Basic Knowledge
To be able to compare and evaluate linguistic theories in several core areas of linguistics
- A.1. Students will describe basic principles of leading functional, cognitive and typological linguistic theories in phonology, morphosyntax, semantics or discourse, and language change.
Goal B: Critical Understanding of the Field
To be able to critically analyze state-of-the-art research
- B.1. Students will describe the hypotheses, arguments and evidence presented in current research publications in core areas of linguistics.
Goal C: Original Data Analysis
To develop the ability to analyze naturally occurring linguistic data
- C.1. Students will analyze a novel set of naturally occurring data following principles of a linguistic theory.
Linguistics MA Program Assessment Plan
Ph.D. in Linguistics
Goal A: In-Depth Knowledge
To demonstrate detailed knowledge of a chosen subarea of linguistics
- A.1. Students will critically compare and evaluate theories and bring relevant data to bear on them in the subarea of linguistics chosen for doctoral research.
Goal B: Original Research
To be able to critically analyze state-of-the-art research
- B.1. Students will pose an original research problem in their chosen subarea.
- B.2. Students will produce a publishable research paper or monograph on a scientific problem.
