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What is Linguistics? Linguistics is the scientific study of language. Linguists examine the components of language—sounds, words, sentences, and meaning—as a system of rules and universals. Every normal human has internalized such a system, since, by definition, we all possess knowledge of a languag...
Linguistics concentration in the BA in English
The Linguistics concentration is theoretically oriented and provides a solid foundation in the major subfields of linguistics: phonology, syntax, and semantics. As part of their English degree, students who choose this concentration take an introductory course in linguistics and three additional cour...
Sylvia L.R. Schreiner
Sylvia Schreiner is a linguist specializing in syntax, morphology, semantics, and language documentation & revitalization. Much of her work to date has focused on the morphosyntax and semantics of tense, aspect, mood, and modality. She leads an NSF CAREER project documenting Akuzipik/St. Lawrence...
Linguistics concentration in the MA in English
The master's degree in English with a concentration in linguistics is theoretically oriented and provides a solid foundation in the major subfields of linguistics: phonology, syntax, and semantics. It requires 30 credits and can be earned on a part-time basis in two years.
Douglas J Wulf
Douglas Wulf earned his BA in physics from Northwestern University, MA in English and applied linguistics: TESOL from Wright State University, and Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Washington. He has worked as a computational semanticist at a computer firm and was once a captain in the Air ...
Géraldine Walther
Géraldine Walther's research interests lie at the intersection between computational linguistics, linguistic typology, and cognitive science. She is investigating in the degree of internal cohesion within linguistic systems, which she researches using computational and quantitative methodologies appl...
PhD in Linguistics
The PhD in linguistics trains students in the science of language. Students become specialists in the core areas of linguistics — phonology, syntax, and semantics — and learn to integrate this core with the study of second language acquisition. This 72-credit degree program prepares students for posi...
Minor in Linguistics
The minor in linguistics is a 15-credit program that can be combined with a major in any field of study. Students take two linguistics courses, which introduce them to the fundamental concepts of modern linguistic theory. They choose three electives from a wide range of options, which allow them expl...
Jim Blevins
Academic positions Professor, Linguistics ProgramProgram Faculty, GLOAFaculty Affiliate, IDIA Administrative roles Director, Linguistics ProgramChair, CHSS Faculty AssemblyMember, CHSS Senior Leadership Committee (ex officio)
