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Northeastern Illinois University M.A. in Linguistics

Northeastern Illinois University

M.A. in Linguistics

Chicago, USA

1 up to 4 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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USD 17,089 / per year

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Key Summary

    About: The M.A. in Linguistics offers students a comprehensive understanding of language structure, use, and its societal impact. This postgraduate program fosters analytical thinking and research skills through various linguistic subfields, preparing graduates for diverse applications in language analysis and education.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue a variety of careers, including roles in education, research, language policy, translation, and language technology. Positions might include linguist, educator, translator, or consultant in language-related projects.

Introduction

The M.A. in Linguistics focuses on investigating language from both theoretical and functional approaches. The dynamic curriculum combines core studies in the structure of language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics) with current approaches in sociolinguistics, language acquisition, psycholinguistics, language contact, world Englishes, endangered languages and language documentation, discourse analysis and identity studies.

Students develop a solid foundation in the study and understanding of human language as a convergence of genetic, psychological, and social systems and networks. Students learn to critically examine and analyze the world within and around them.

Program Benefits

Through coursework and hands-on research, students gain knowledge of:

  • The nature and structure of language
  • Principles and methods of language analysis and documentation
  • Relationships between language, mind, and cognition
  • The nature and process of language acquisition and multilingualism

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