Department of Linguistics
All Ph.D. students must demonstrate proficiency in the use of a research tool. This requirement may be satisfied by passing one of the following courses with a grade of B+ or better:
LING 404 - LANGUAGE ANALYSIS AND DESCRIPTION
LING 414 - ACOUSTIC PHONETICS
LING 584 - STATISTICS FOR LINGUISTIC RESEARCH LING 571 - SOCIOLINGUISTIC FIELD METHODS
The research tool requirement may also be satisfied by demonstrating proficiency in the use of a programming language or in a third natural language. In addition to the student's native language and the language presented to meet the foreign language requirement, students should discuss with their advisors which research tool(s) are most appropriate for their program.