Special Concentration

M.A. in Linguistics - SPECIAL CONCENTRATION [code: LINGMA01]

Students electing Special Concentration must consult with the Graduate Coordinator about proposed course of study. The MA in Special Concentration is designed for students who want to focus on areas in linguistics other than Teaching English as a Second Language, Language and Culture, or General Linguistics.

The following are the requirements for the Special Concentration. Core Courses (15 Units) and Specialization Courses (9 units for Thesis, or 18 units for comprehensives) to be selected in consultation with Graduate Advisor or studentfs faculty advisor for the specialization.

Core Courses

15 units, see here

Special Concentration Specialization

Submit a written justification for the course of study they wish to take, including a list of the classes which are proposed to meet the objectives of this special program. Both the written justification and the course list are subject to approval.

  1. CULMINATING EXPERIENCES:
    • LING 697?Directed Research (1 unit; for 34 unit program), or
    • LING 698?Thesis (6 units; for 33 unit program)