Program of Study

Core Courses in Linguistics (M.A.)

LIN 701 Introduction to Phonological Theory (3)
LIN 702 Introduction to Syntactic Theory (3)
LIN 703 Proseminar I (1)
LIN 704 Proseminar II (1)
LIN 521 Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics (3)

Core Courses in Sign Language Linguistics (M.A.)

LIN 731 American Sign Language Phonology (3)
LIN 732 American Sign Language Morphology (3)
LIN 733 American Sign Language Syntax (3)
LIN 741 Sociolinguistics of U.S. Deaf Community (3)
LIN 745 Languages and Cultures in Deaf Communities (3)
LIN 771 Field Methods I (3)
LIN 772 Field Methods II (3)
Elective Courses in Linguistics (6)

Program Requirements

Elective Courses in Linguistics

Students must complete at least 6 credit hours of elective graduate courses in linguistics. Elective courses are chosen by the student in consultation with the student's advisor. Elective courses may be taken through the consortium and should focus on aspects of linguistic theory or research related to the student's professional goals.

Siena School for Liberal Arts: Gallaudet University has an agreement in place whereby students can take summer courses offered by the Siena School for Liberal Arts in Siena, Italy, for elective credit.  Please see http://fulbright.gallaudet.edu for details - look for the Siena School information at the bottom of the homepage.

Sign Language Fluency

All applicants to the program must have sufficient skill and experience in American Sign Language (ASL) to participate fully in classroom discussions conducted in ASL. Applicants are requested to provide a brief video in ASL as part of their application materials.

Qualifying Examinations

All students must take qualifying examinations during the first year of coursework. Students who do not achieve a passing score will be asked either to take remedial work and retake the examination or withdraw from the program.

Typical Program of Study (M.A.)

Semester I - Fall

LIN 701 Introduction to Phonological Theory (3)
LIN 702 Introduction to Syntactic Theory (3)
LIN 703 Proseminar I (1)
LIN 521 Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics (3)

Semester II - Spring

LIN 704 Proseminar II (1)
LIN 731 American Sign Language Phonology (3)
LIN 745 Languages and Cultures in Deaf Communities (3)* or
LIN 732 American Sign Language Morphology

Semester III - Fall

LIN 771 Field Methods I (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)

Semester IV - Spring

LIN 733 American Sign Language Syntax (3)
LIN 741 Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities (3)
LIN 772 Field Methods II (3)