MA Courses

  • LING 501 Aspects of Phonology (4+0+0)
    Various theoretical approaches to phonology and the application of these approaches are considered. Issues concerning the phonological structure of languages are investigated with data from individual languages.
    Prerequisite: LING 301 or consent of instructor
  • LING 504 Semantics (4+0+0)
    Discusses the nature of meaning in human languages. Focuses on problems in formal and substantive semantics.
    Prerequisite: LING 302 or consent of instructor
  • LING 512 Morphological Analysis (4+0+0)
    Aspects of morphological structures in linguistic analysis and various theoretical approaches to the subject. Issues concerning the morphological structure of languages are investigated with data from particular languages.
    Prerequisite: LING 301, 302 or consent of instructor
  • LING 522 English-Turkish Contrastive Grammar and its Application (4+0+0)
    A detailed analysis and comparison of English and Turkish structure at the phonological, morphological and syntactical levels, followed by analysis of written and textual material.
    Prerequisite: LING 301, 302, ENGL 201, TK 204 or consent of instructor
  • LING 531 Typology (4+0+0)
    Introduces the concepts and methodology of linguistic typology. The course intends to expose the students to a number of typologically different languages and to the issues inherent in typological studies.
    Prerequisite: LING 301, 302 or consent of instructor
  • LING 532 Linguistic Change and Comparative Methodology (4+0+0)
    The principle of language change seen in terms of sound systems, grammar and lexicon. Introduction to the comparative method as a means of showing relationships between languages.
    Prerequisite: LING 301, 302 or consent of instructor
  • LING 541 Syntactic Theory (4+0+0)
    Analysis of the syntax of natural languages within the framework of generative grammar. Current issues relevant to this particular theory of grammar are considered.
    Prerequisite: LING 302 or consent of instructor
  • LING 552 Sociolinguistics (4+0+0)
    Discusses the relation between language and society as well as the various functions of language in society. Aims at introducing some of the methodology used in sociolinguistic research.
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  • LING 571/572 Readings in Linguistics (1+0+0)
    Individual readings in topics related to the interests of the student under supervision of the instructor.
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  • LING 579 Graduate Seminar (0+1+0) Non-credit
    The widening of students' perspectives and awareness through seminars offered by faculty, guest speakers and graduate students.
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  • LING 580-599 Topics in Linguistic Theory (4+0+0)
    Extensive reading, discussion and research on topics selected by the instruc­tor.
    Prerequisite: LING 301, 302 or consent of instructor
  • LING 690 MASTER THESIS
    A research project on a topic of student's interest approved and guided by the thesis supervisor.
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