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Linguistics (Specialization in East Asian Linguistics) (PhD) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

Students take the PhD in Linguistics with a specialization in East Asian linguistics, completing all PhD requirements plus research papers on East Asian languages in four courses or 15 units. One screening paper, the qualifying prospectus and the dissertation must also address at least one East Asian language.

Department: Department of Linguistics  |  Duration: Minimum 60 units beyond the baccalaureate  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The PhD requires at least 60 units beyond the baccalaureate: 32 units toward the MA (core courses Generative Syntax, Phonology, Semantics, Psycholinguistics, General Phonetics), three 600-level seminars and at least 4 units of dissertation. Students complete an MA research paper and a PhD screening paper in different subareas, then a qualifying examination and dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE scores are not required for admission to the linguistics graduate programme.

Duration: Minimum 60 units beyond the baccalaureate

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