MA Language Documentation Linguistics
Course Overview
This concentration merges the science of linguistics with modern technology, providing a comprehensive foundation in digital language analysis from speech sounds to discourse. It prepares you for competitive careers in fields like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and language education, with a special focus on the documentation and preservation of under-resourced languages. You will gain the skills to collect, analyze, and archive linguistic data, contributing to vital cultural preservation efforts.
Key Program Highlights
- Master digital tools for language analysis at all levels, from phonetics to discourse
- Prepare for in-demand careers in Natural Language Processing (NLP) with a strong linguistic foundation
- Gain hands-on experience with under-resourced languages and create practical teaching materials
- Learn ethically-sound data collection, gold-standard archiving, and data mining methodologies
- Participate in unique research projects focused on non-Indo-European languages and cultures
Course Overview
This concentration merges the science of linguistics with modern technology, providing a comprehensive foundation in digital language analysis from speech sounds to discourse. It prepares you for competitive careers in fields like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and language education, with a special focus on the documentation and preservation of under-resourced languages. You will gain the skills to collect, analyze, and archive linguistic data, contributing to vital cultural preservation efforts.
Key Program Highlights
- Master digital tools for language analysis at all levels, from phonetics to discourse
- Prepare for in-demand careers in Natural Language Processing (NLP) with a strong linguistic foundation
- Gain hands-on experience with under-resourced languages and create practical teaching materials
- Learn ethically-sound data collection, gold-standard archiving, and data mining methodologies
- Participate in unique research projects focused on non-Indo-European languages and cultures
