Graduate Studies in Linguistics

The focus in general linguistics involves the scientific study of human language. Courses focus on the analysis of sound structure, word structure, syntax, and meaning in English and other languages, as well as on discourse, language variation, language teaching, and first and second language acquisition. This focus is designed for those with a particular interest in the structure and function of human language.

Required Courses

ENGL 508 Research Methods in Linguistics

ENGL 515 Descriptive English Linguistics

ENGL 517 Phonology

ENGL 518 Morphology and Syntax

ENGL 520 Semantics
OR ENGL 533 Discourse Analysis

ENGL 534 Linguistics and Literature

At least one course from the following

ENGL 511 History of the English Language

ENGL 516 Grammars of Modern English

ENGL 519 Varieties of English

ENGL 520 Semantics

ENGL 521 Topics in Linguistics

ENGL 523 Second Language Acquisition

ENGL 533 Discourse Analysis

ENGL 534 Linguistics and Literature

ENGL 614 Seminar: English Linguistics

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