Linguistics is the scientific study of languages as a general phenomenon. It aims to help answer broad questions concerning the nature of human cognition and communication. Students will learn about language universals as well as how languages differ from one another in terms of their sound patterns, syntax, and the way they encode meaning. They will also learn about the linguistic theories explaining and constraining linguistic knowledge, informed in part by experimental investigations of child language acquisition and adult language processing. Successful graduates will receive a cognitive science education with a focus on language; they will develop skills in data analysis, analytic reasoning, and experimental methods.
 

Mga Resulta ng Pagkatuto

1. Ability to apply critical thinking skills through linguistic data analysis in phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, and at least one other subfield

2. Understanding of advanced theoretical concepts and/or analytical techniques in at least one subfield

3. Ability to write technical material in linguistics, including language description and theory-based analysis

4. Ability to access scholarly literature on language structure and use it in research