Global & International Studies Program
LINGUISTICS DEPARTMENT
College of Letters and Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
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MASTER OF ARTS – LINGUISTICS – 2011-12
The M.A. requires a minimum of 50units of graduate-level core coursework.
All courses must be completed with a ‘B’ or better.
DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTCOURSE # / COURSE NAME / UNITS / Grade
201 / Research Methodology and Statistics in Linguistics / 4.0
208 / Introduction to Morphology / 4.0
212 / Discourse Transcriptions / 4.0
214 / Discourse / 4.0
225 / Semantics and Pragmatics / 4.0
226 / Cognitive Foundations of Language / 4.0
234 / Advanced Syntax / 4.0
235 / Advanced Phonology / 4.0
260 or 236 / Advanced Language Change / 4.0
227 or 232 / Language as Culture/Foundations of Sociocultural Linguistics / 4.0
271 / Research Orientation / 2.0
598 / Masters Thesis Research/Preparation (quarter 1 of 2) / 4.0
598 / Masters Thesis Research/Preparation (quarter 2 of 2) / 4.0
TOTAL M.A. UNITS = 50.0
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTStudents must demonstrate knowledge of one research language before receiving an M.A. A research language is a foreign language with a substantial relevant literature on general linguistics. At present, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean qualify automatically. If a substantial literature exists in a different language, on an area of linguistics pertinent to a student’s particular area of research, the student may petition the faculty for permission to use this language to fulfill one of the language requirements. Students who are native speakers of a language other than English may count English as one of their foreign languages. No exam of the student's proficiency in English is necessary. Knowledge of the language can be demonstrated by one of the following methods of examination within the student's area of interest:
A. English translation of a 500-word passage, chosen by the examiner, to be produced within one and a half hours with the aid of a dictionary and with no more than eight points of erroneous comprehension (2 points for each major error significantly affecting meaning, 1 point for each minor error). The faculty member in charge of exams for a particular language will specify a sample of material comparable to what can be expected on the exam. Translation exams may be taken in May or October, on a date to be set by the examiner.
B. a 4-6-page double-spaced (1000-1500 words) English summary, written over a single weekend, of a substantial linguistic article chosen by the examiner. Summary exams may be taken in May or October, on a date to be set by the examiner
C. a research paper that not only independently fulfills a course or degree requirement but also contains copious references to linguistic literature in the foreign language of interest, with the understanding that the works referred to shall be lent to the examiner for verification.
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MA THESIS REQUIREMENT
After completing the required courses, students will submit a thesis of 30-40 pages based on original research to their M.A. committee. The M.A. committee, consisting of at least three faculty members it to be established at least one quarter prior to the quarter in which the thesis is submitted and is responsible for its final approval.
Member I
Member II
Member II
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PRACTICAL PHONETICS EXAM
The practical phonetics exam requirement. Students must demonstrate proficiency in the production and perception of the sounds of the International Phonetic Alphabet before receiving an M.A. Proficiency will be determined by an oral exam administered by a faculty member during the Fall quarter of each year.
Date exam satisfied:
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Residence Requirement (3 quarters)
No Incomplete Grades
3.0 or Better GPA Overall
B or Better in All Core Courses (200-level)
Registered Quarter of Degree or Paid Filing Fee
M.A. Degree Awarded (quarter): ______