Degree and Diploma Programs by Graduate Unit
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Linguistics
Faculty Affiliation
Arts and Science
Degree Programs Offered
Linguistics—MA, PhD
Collaborative Programs
The following collaborative program is available to
students in participating degree programs as listed below:
1. Jewish Studies
 Linguistics, PhD
2. Sexual Diversity Studies
 Linguistics, MA, PhD
Overview
The Department of Linguistics offers Master of Arts and
Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in three fields:
 Theoretical Linguistics
 Language Variation
 Psycholinguistics
Contact and Address
Web: www.linguistics.utoronto.ca
Email: lingdept@chass.utoronto.ca
Telephone: (416) 978-4029
Fax: (416) 971-2688
Department of Linguistics
University of Toronto
Sidney Smith Hall
4th Floor, 100 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G3
Canada
Degree Programs
Linguistics
Master of Arts
Minimum Admission Requirements
 Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations
of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also
satisfy the Department of Linguistics' additional
admission requirements stated below.
 Applicants with a bachelor's degree, with a minimum B+
average, may be admitted to a two-year MA program or
the one-year advanced-standing option, depending on
their background in linguistics. Admission to the oneyear program option requires a strong background in
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linguistics with at least courses in introductory phonetics,
phonology, morphology, and syntax. Admission to
the two-year program is offered to exceptional applicants
whose background is limited to these courses.
Program Requirements
 The one-year MA program option normally requires 4.0
full-course equivalents (FCEs), including courses LIN
1121H, LIN 1131H, LIN 1181H, LIN 1290Y, and JAL
1145H, or their equivalents, if not already taken, plus
other requirements as determined by the department.
 The two-year MA program normally requires 8.0 FCEs,
including courses LIN 1121H, LIN 1131H, LIN 1181H,
LIN 1290Y, and JAL 1145H, or their equivalents, if not
already taken, plus other requirements as determined by
the department. LIN 1121H, LIN 1131H, and LIN 1181H
are normally taken in the first year. LIN 1290Y is taken in
the final year of the program.
 All students must demonstrate an ability to read
professionally in one language other than English. The
choice of language must be approved by the Graduate
Coordinator, having regard to the student's field of
research. In some circumstances, demonstrated
competence in computer programming may satisfy the
requirement.
Program Length
3 sessions 1-year option (typical registration sequence:
F/W/S);
6 sessions 2-year program (typical registration sequence:
F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Minimum Admission Requirements
 Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations
of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also
satisfy the Department of Linguistics' additional
admission requirements stated below.
 University of Toronto MA in Linguistics, or its equivalent,
with at least an A- average.
Program Requirements
 Students are required to complete 3.0 full-course
equivalents (FCEs), normally during the first year, with a
minimum median grade of A-. Generals papers (LIN
2201H and LIN 2202H) in two areas of concentration (at
least one of which must be in an area of linguistic theory)
must be completed by the end of the second year, with a
minimum median grade of A-.
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 During these two years, students are normally required
LIN 1121H
Phonological Theory
LIN 1126H
Acoustic Phonetics
LIN 1127H
Phonetic Analysis
LIN 1131H
Introduction to Syntactic Theory
LIN 1133H
Morphology: Morphosyntactic Issues
LIN 1145H
Semantics
LIN 1146H
Intensional Semantics (prerequisite: LIN
1145H)
LIN 1151H
Urban Dialectology
LIN 1152H
Topics in Language Variation and Change
LIN 1156H
Language Variation and Change: Theory
and Analysis
Course List
LIN 1162H
Comparative-Historical Linguistics I
Course descriptions and other information are available
each spring from the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. Not
all courses are offered in a given year. Students should
consult the departmental website.
LIN 1181H
Introduction to Analysis and
Argumentation
LIN 1205H
Topics in Experimental Design
LIN 1221H
Advanced Phonology I
LIN 1222H
Advanced Phonology II
LIN 1223H
Advanced Phonology III
LIN 1224H
Advanced Phonology IV
LIN 1226H
Advanced Phonetics
LIN 1231H
Advanced Syntax I
LIN 1232H
Advanced Syntax II
to be on campus full-time; i.e., in such geographical
proximity as to be able to visit the campus regularly and
to participate fully in the department's activities
associated with the program.
 The language requirement as outlined for the MA degree
must be satisfied. Additionally, there is one more
language requirement. Other requirements are
determined in consultation with the Graduate
Coordinator.
 Candidates are required to present a thesis which must
be an original contribution to linguistic knowledge. Both
the preparation for and the writing of the thesis will be
carried out under the supervision of members of the
department.
Program Length
4 years full-time
Time Limit
6 years full-time
JAL 1140H
Special Topics in Anthropology and
Linguistics
JAL 1145H
Field Methods
JAL 1153H
Conversational Structures
JAL 1155H
Language and Gender
JLP 2450H
Psycholinguistics
JLP 2451H
Language Acquisition
JLP 2452H
Language Acquisition and Linguistic
Theory
LIN 1233H
Advanced Syntax III
LIN 1000Y
Introduction to Linguistics
LIN 1234H
Advanced Syntax IV
LIN 1005H
Quantitative Methods in Linguistics
(Credit/No Credit)
LIN 1245H
Advanced Semantics I
LIN 1246H
Advanced Semantics II
LIN 1028H
Phonetics
LIN 1250H
Topics in Speech Perception
LIN 1029H
Sound Patterns in Language
LIN 1256H
Advanced Language Variation II
LIN 1031H
Morphological Patterns in Language
LIN 1270H
Language Processing
LIN 1032H
Syntactic Patterns
LIN 1290Y
Linguistic Forum
LIN 1041H
Introduction to Semantics
LIN 1321H
Research in Phonology
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LIN 1331H
Research in Syntax
LIN 1502Y
Reading Seminar
LIN 1503H
Reading Seminar
LIN 1504Y
Research Seminar
LIN 1505H
Research Seminar
LIN 1507H
Individual Readings I
LIN 1509H
Individual Readings II
LIN 2201H
Generals Paper I
LIN 2202H
Generals Paper II
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