MA Linguistics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The Linguistics MA program trains students in the scientific study of the human mental capacity for language. A successful study in this area investigates the syntactic, phonological, and semantic/pragmatic properties of the language systems that humans naturally acquire, and asks what kinds of underlying mental capacity are implicated by these properties.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 2 years / Plan A 26 credits; Plan B 32 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, Outside Courses, Plan A, Plan B. Students must demonstrate competence (the equivalent of two or more years of study) in one language other than English. Application of 4xxx-level courses requires approval of the advisor and director of graduate studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit the following application materials by December 15 of the preceding academic year: University of Minnesota Application form, which includes: a CV or resume; a statement of purpose; a writing sample; three letters of recommendation; and transcripts from each college or university attended. Entry is for fall semester only.

Duration: 2 years / Plan A 26 credits; Plan B 32 credits

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