MA (Coursework) Linguistics
Course Overview
Linguistics is the scientific study of how language actually works, moving beyond rules to explore how people communicate in real-world contexts. This course investigates everything from language acquisition and global language diversity to the social factors that shape our speech. It provides a powerful foundation for a wide array of careers in fields like technology, education, and media.
Key Program Highlights
- Explore the science of language, including how children acquire it and why dialects and accents develop.
- Investigate global language diversity, change, and the factors that cause languages to become endangered.
- Gain practical skills with an optional TESOL minor to prepare for teaching English around the world.
- Open doors to careers in tech (AI, speech synthesis), law, publishing, media, and speech therapy.
- Develop critical analytical skills applicable to understanding human communication and social interaction.
Course Overview
Linguistics is the scientific study of how language actually works, moving beyond rules to explore how people communicate in real-world contexts. This course investigates everything from language acquisition and global language diversity to the social factors that shape our speech. It provides a powerful foundation for a wide array of careers in fields like technology, education, and media.
Key Program Highlights
- Explore the science of language, including how children acquire it and why dialects and accents develop.
- Investigate global language diversity, change, and the factors that cause languages to become endangered.
- Gain practical skills with an optional TESOL minor to prepare for teaching English around the world.
- Open doors to careers in tech (AI, speech synthesis), law, publishing, media, and speech therapy.
- Develop critical analytical skills applicable to understanding human communication and social interaction.
