Program Overview
The MA Linguistics program at Trinity Western University equips students with a solid foundation in theoretical and applied linguistics, with a strong emphasis on linguistic fieldwork. Graduates are prepared for careers in language revitalization, orthography development, translation, academic research, and more. The program's unique features include collaboration with the Canada Institute of Linguistics and a focus on practical linguistic analysis.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Overview
The MA Linguistics degree program equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become leaders in the field of linguistics, with a solid foundation in both theoretical and applied linguistics. Trinity Western University is dedicated to preparing professionals for various fields, and this two-year (36 semester hour) graduate program has a strong emphasis on linguistic fieldwork. It prepares students to combine scholarship with service to language communities worldwide, enabling them to analyze and describe the linguistic structures of languages and assist in putting previously unwritten languages into writing. Graduates are also equipped to publish their research findings in academic journals, pursue continuous professional development, enter doctoral programs, and integrate their faith with their work.
Objectives
- Analyze and describe linguistic structures of languages.
- Put previously unwritten languages into writing.
- Publish research findings in academic journals.
- Pursue ongoing professional development.
- Enter doctoral programs.
- Integrate faith with work.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods
The MA Linguistics program employs a functional/typological approach, emphasizing practical linguistic analysis in developing language programs in various roles, such as language revitalization, orthography development, literacy program development, and translation.
Faculty
The program's faculty are distinguished for their extensive field experience and expertise. They share their valuable insights and knowledge with students, fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
Unique Approaches
The program's distinctive features include:
- Strong emphasis on linguistic fieldwork.
- Focus on practical linguistic analysis.
- Collaboration with the Canada Institute of Linguistics, providing one of the finest field-oriented programs in North America.
- Support and involvement of faculty with rich field experience and expertise.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths
Graduates of the MA Linguistics program are well-prepared for a wide range of careers in linguistics and related fields, including:
- Language Revitalization
- Orthography Development
- Literacy Program Development
- Translation
- Academic Research
- Doctoral Studies
- Language Teaching
- Linguistic Consulting
- Lexicography
- Computational Linguistics
