Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Linguistics - Language Documentation in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
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Denton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Study and record endangered languages while developing educational resources or NLP tools for languages with limited digital presence. This specialization offers diverse applications of digital methods for linguistic research, spanning from phonetic analysis to discourse patterns, preparing graduates for various linguistics-related careers. Natural Language Processing (NLP) positions often value linguistic analysis abilities, with programming knowledge being advantageous but not mandatory. By examining lesser-studied languages, students acquire skills to potentially design instructional materials for native, second-language, or resource-scarce language learners. This program delivers comprehensive training in language structure and linguistic proficiency.
With around 7,000 languages globally facing rapid extinction, each represents unique ecological knowledge about the flora and fauna of its speaking communities. Preserving this crucial aspect of human identity requires collaboration between linguists and language communities to gather, study, and archive linguistic information for future generations.
The University of North Texas Linguistics Department teaches scientifically rigorous and ethically responsible data collection techniques, premier archival standards, and data analysis methods. These skills facilitate research on non-Indo-European languages and offer students exceptional chances to explore different cultural traditions and practices.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the MS with a major in linguistics complete two parts. The applicant first files an application with the Toulouse Graduate School (available on the UNT Graduate School web site). The applicant then submits the following to the Department of Linguistics:
a 300500 word personal statement describing the applicant's interests, career plans and purpose in working toward an MS,
a sample research paper,
three letters of recommendation, and
a current vita or resume.
To be eligible for admission to the MS with a major in linguistics , applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate semester credit hours prior to receiving a bachelor's degree or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit a score on the TOEFL or IELTS examination. Competitive scores on the Internet-based TOEFL examination are in the range of 88 and above and on the IELTS 6.5 and above. The department conducts a holistic review of all application materials and does not decline students based solely on a single low test score.
a 300500 word personal statement describing the applicant's interests, career plans and purpose in working toward an MS,
a sample research paper,
three letters of recommendation, and
a current vita or resume.
To be eligible for admission to the MS with a major in linguistics , applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate semester credit hours prior to receiving a bachelor's degree or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit a score on the TOEFL or IELTS examination. Competitive scores on the Internet-based TOEFL examination are in the range of 88 and above and on the IELTS 6.5 and above. The department conducts a holistic review of all application materials and does not decline students based solely on a single low test score.
Tuition
USD
32,160