Linguistic argumentation, practice in constructing and evaluating hypotheses, and critical evaluation of representative articles. Emphasis on the structure of arguments rather than on the analysis of a particular language.

This course introduces statistical and experimental design concepts for linguistic research. Students receive hands-on training in basic statistical techniques (e.g., t-tests, non-parametric tests, and ANOVAs) using current statistical software. Instruction will use data from real linguistic research to contextualize experimental design and interpret statistical results in different areas of linguistics.

This course introduces advanced statistical and experimental design concepts for linguistic research. Students receive hands-on training in contemporary statistical methods (e.g., regression analysis) using statistical software.

This course focuses on the design of controlled lab experiments through the lens of seminal studies in psycholinguistics. It will discuss the operationalization of research questions, the benefits and limitations of different experimental methodologies, and some issues in statistical analysis. We address research questions in different areas, including speech perception, sentence processing, experimental semantics and pragmatics, and language acquisition.

Introduction to acoustics, with particular reference to the vocal tract; acoustic properties of speech; instrumental techniques for speech analysis.

This course provides students with hands-on experience with main methods of linguistic phonetic (acoustic and articulatory) analysis through project-based group work and training in writing up experimental results.

Basic issues in current phonological theory. Problems focusing on analysis and theory.

This course introduces foundational elements of theoretical generative syntax. It surveys major/current issues in the field with a focus on syntactic analysis and argumentation. Students discuss readings and explore the process of working with empirical patterns to identify generalizations of theoretical significance.

This course introduces students to current research in theoretical morphology and the morphology-syntax interface through the lens of a topic determined by the instructor. Students explore the selected topic through discussion of readings.

The study of meaning within linguistics. Areas of interest include word meaning, the interpretation of syntactic units such as the sentence, the logic of semantic properties, and the interaction of meaning and the use of language.

Ways in which urban sub-cultures differ in their use of language. How speakers' dialects reflect their ethnicity, group affiliation, and other social categories. Practice in dialect analysis based on data from the speech community, emphasizing procedures and techniques.

Students will develop hands-on understanding of and skills in quantitative analysis of language variation and change. Using techniques introduced and discussed in class, students will carry out a variationist research project, from sample design and organization, to data analysis and interpretation. Analysis of languages in addition to English will be encouraged. This course will be conducted as a workshop. Regular assignments will develop the step-by-step procedures for conducting research in the variationist paradigm.

This course is a seminar in advanced topics in phonetics, exploring current developments in phonetic theory, models of speech production and perception, and phonetics-phonology interface.

An advanced seminar in phonology. Students will discuss a series of readings on a particular topic in phonology.

An advanced seminar in phonology. Students will discuss a series of readings on a particular topic in phonology.

This course is an advanced seminar in theoretical syntax on a topic determined by the instructor each year. Students explore the selected topic through discussion of original literature.

This course is an advanced seminar in theoretical syntax on a topic determined by the instructor each year. Students explore the selected topic through discussion of original literature.

An advanced seminar in semantics. Students will explore a current issue in semantics through a combination of lectures and discussion of original literature.

An advanced seminar in semantics. Students will explore a current issue in semantics through a combination of lectures and discussion of original literature.

An advanced seminar in language variation and change, based on reading and analyzing current literature in the field.

An advanced seminar in language variation and change, based on reading and analyzing current literature in the field.

This course is an advanced seminar in psycholinguistics focused on the cognitive mechanisms and architectures underlying language processing and/or acquisition. Students explore current issues through discussion of original literature. Topic is determined by the instructor for that semester.

This course is an advanced seminar in psycholinguistics focused on the cognitive mechanisms and architectures underlying language processing and/or acquisition. Students explore current issues through discussion of original literature. Topic is determined by the instructor for that semester.

This course is an examination of the perception of human speech. An emphasis is placed on recent results from an array of fields (e.g., linguistics, psycholinguistics, psychology, cognitive neuroscience). Particular attention is paid to experimental methods and design. No prior experience with psycholinguistics or neuroscience is required.

This course is available each term as an independent study; please consult the Graduate Office for details.

This course is available each term as an independent study; please consult the Graduate Office for details.

Restricted to MA students, this year-long course meets weekly from September to April, allowing students to develop and present their research, culminating in an original research paper in August.

PhD students in their first term participate in the Junior Forum, a series of meetings to discuss topics related to the professional development of PhD students.

PhD students produce and defend a piece of original research of high quality. The topic is determined in consultation with the Graduate Chair and the supervisor, according to the program requirements.