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Programs

PhD

Linguistics (Ph.D.)

Offered by: Linguistics听(Faculty of Arts) 听 听
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy听

Program Description

The Ph.D. in Linguistics provides training in the fundamentals of theoretical and experimental linguistics. The program culminates in the preparation of a thesis, which is written under the direction of a supervisory committee, and which is expected to constitute original scholarship and be a distinct contribution to knowledge.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Required Courses (6 credits)

Note: 尝滨狈骋听706 Ph.D. Evaluation 1. and 尝滨狈骋听707 Ph.D. Evaluation 2. must be completed before proceeding to thesis research.

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Course Title Credits
LING 601Graduate Research Seminar 1.3

Graduate Research Seminar 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.

LING 602Graduate Research Seminar 2.3

Graduate Research Seminar 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.

LING 706Ph.D. Evaluation 1.0

Ph.D. Evaluation 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Research and writing of the first research paper required in the Ph.D program.

LING 707Ph.D. Evaluation 2.0

Ph.D. Evaluation 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Research and writing of the second research paper required in the in the Ph.D program.

Complementary Courses (30 credits)

9-12 credits from the following:

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Course Title Credits
LING 630Phonetics 3.3

Phonetics 3.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Introduction to the current state of the field of phonetics, covering articulation, acoustics, and theories of perception and production.

LING 631Phonology 3.3

Phonology 3.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Foundations of phonological theory, focusing on issues in segmental and prosodic structure.

LING 660Semantics 3.3

Semantics 3.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.

LING 671Syntax 3.3

Syntax 3.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

In-depth overview of current issues in theoretical syntax. Emphasis will be placed on the logic and development of argumentation in syntactic theory.

18-21 credits to be chosen from among 500-level or above departmental course offerings in consultation with the supervisor(s) and the graduate program director. Courses in other departments may be approved by the graduate program director.听

For more information see the Handbook

MA

Linguistics (Thesis) (M.A.) (45 credits)

Offered by: Linguistics听(Faculty of Arts) 听 听
Degree: Master of Arts听
Program credit weight:听听45

Program Description

The M.A. in Linguistics; Thesis program provides training in the fundamentals of theoretical and experimental linguistics. The program culminates in the preparation of a thesis, which is written under the direction of a supervisory committee, and which is expected to report on original research outcomes of publishable quality.

Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.

Thesis Course (18 credits)

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Course Title Credits
LING 690M.A. Thesis Submission.18

M.A. Thesis Submission.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Research, writing and submission of the M.A. thesis on an approved subject.

Required Courses (6 credits)

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Course Title Credits
LING 601Graduate Research Seminar 1.3

Graduate Research Seminar 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.

LING 602Graduate Research Seminar 2.3

Graduate Research Seminar 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.

Complementary Courses (21 credits)

6-12 credits from:

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Course Title Credits
LING 630Phonetics 3.3

Phonetics 3.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Introduction to the current state of the field of phonetics, covering articulation, acoustics, and theories of perception and production.

LING 631Phonology 3.3

Phonology 3.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Foundations of phonological theory, focusing on issues in segmental and prosodic structure.

LING 660Semantics 3.3

Semantics 3.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.

LING 671Syntax 3.3

Syntax 3.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

In-depth overview of current issues in theoretical syntax. Emphasis will be placed on the logic and development of argumentation in syntactic theory.

6-15 credits in Linguistics at the 500, 600, or 700 level.

0-3 credits in a related field at the 500, 600, or 700 level, chosen in consultation with the supervisor and the graduate program director.

For more information see the Handbook

Indigenous Language Revitalization (MA)

黑料不打烊 offers an Ad Hoc MA in Indigenous Language Revitalization for members of communities whose languages are threatened. The MA program听is designed to provide its graduates with tools that will help them in efforts to maintain, document, and revitalize their communities' language through interdisciplinary approaches. The two-year program allows students to combine relevant graduate-level courses from different disciplines, as well as a final MA project, to be completed in the second year. Successful applicants will have a native speaker's knowledge of an Indigenous language of the Americas or Pacific, or a demonstrated commitment to learning it as a second language, as well as demonstrated ability and interest in the scholarly and practical work related to language revitalization.

Interested applicants should contact Ad Hoc MA Graduate Program Director,听jessica.coon [at] mcgill.ca (Professor听Jessica Coon).

Qualifying Year

Applicants whose application files show strong evidence for truly outstanding potential despite a lack of background in linguistics may be considered for admission to a听Qualifying听Year听(QY).听听Several students听have successfully used this program to transition into the field of linguistics from other fields听(e.g., from Math, or Political Science).听The QY听in Linguistics is very small and very selective - we typically admit no more than one QY student per听year, and sometimes none.听

The application procedure for the听Qualifying听Year听is the same as for our M.A. and Ph.D. program, with an application deadline that is usually in early December, to be admitted for the fall term of the following听year.听We do not offer funding for the QY.

The Qualifying year听permits students to make up the gaps in their background by taking appropriate undergraduate courses.听Students in the QY will normally be required to take the following undergraduate courses: Phonetics (LING 330), Phonology I (LING 331), Syntax I (LING 371), Introduction to Semantics (LING 360), Morphology (LING 440), plus three other courses.听

Students typically take a QY in order to apply for a M.A. or a Ph.D, program in Linguistics in the following听year.听Admission to the QY does not automatically guarantee subsequent admission to our M.A. or Ph.D. program.

For more information see the Handbook

Courses

500 Level Courses

500 level courses are high-level seminar courses, usually intended for听students in honours programs and graduate level students.

Course Syllabus

LING 520. Sociolinguistics 2.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A seminar on variationist "micro-sociolinguistics", including a survey of the most important primary literature on sociolinguistic variation and introduction to sociolinguistic fieldwork.
  • Winter
  • Prerequisite: LING 320 or permission of instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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LING 521. Dialectology.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An introduction to the theory and methods of dialectology (the study of regional variation in language) with an emphasis on connections with linguistic theory. Students will also acquire a practical knowledge of major differences among dialects of English, and will gain hands-on experience in the planning, implementation and analysis of a dialect survey.
  • Winter
  • Prerequisites: LING 330 and LING 320.

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LING 530. Acoustic Phonetics.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of acoustic phonetics, focusing on an acoustic model of sound production by the vocal tract and the principles and techniques of acoustic analysis of speech. Classes will be a mix of lectures and hands-on lab-based activities and class discussions.
  • Fall
  • Prerequisites: LING 201 and LING 330 or permission of instructor

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LING 531. Phonology 2.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Exploration of current issues in phonology.
  • Prerequisites: LING 331 and permission of instructor.
  • Winter
  • Prerequisite: LING 331 or permission of instructor.

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LING 571. Syntax 2.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

This course extends and refines the theory of grammar developed in , while introducing some primary literature and developments (in certain modules of the grammar such as phrase structure, wh-movement, and binding).
  • Fall
  • Prerequisite: LING 371

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600 Level Courses

Course Syllabus

LING 601. Graduate Research Seminar 1.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.

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LING 602. Graduate Research Seminar 2.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A seminar dedicated to graduate student research and professional training.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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LING 610. Linguistic Field Research.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Explores theoretically relevant questions in a less familiar and under-studied language, working with a language consultant. Basic methods of how to approach a new language and culture in the field are covered, as well as issues of language documentation and language preservation.
  • Prerequisites: LING 631 and LING 671

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LING 611. Analysis of an Indigenous Language.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Engages with primary research into linguistic and grammatical properties in an Indigenous language or language family of North America. Topics covered include: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics; historical and comparative research; as well as topics at the intersection of language and culture. Evaluates linguistic theories with respect to empirical data from an Indigenous language, and covers how Indigenous languages have shaped linguistic theory.
  • The language of study will vary from year to year.

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LING 620. Experimental Linguistics: Methods.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to experimental research methods for linguists.
  • Prerequisite: PSYC 305 or equivalent

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LING 630. Phonetics 3.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to the current state of the field of phonetics, covering articulation, acoustics, and theories of perception and production.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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LING 631. Phonology 3.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Foundations of phonological theory, focusing on issues in segmental and prosodic structure.
  • Prerequisite: LING 531 or permission of instructor.
  • Fall

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LING 635. Phonetics and Phonology 4.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Advanced course on current issues in phonetic and phonological theory.
  • Winter
  • Prerequisite(s): LING 631 and LING 630, or permission of instructor.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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LING 640. Fundamentals of Morphology.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to current theoretical notions that seek to define a well-formed word structure, including headedness, morphological subcategorization, feature percolation and cyclicity.
  • Fall
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken LING 440

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LING 645. Computational Research on Language.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to computational tools and methods for addressing research questions in language sciences, including analysis of text and speech datasets.
  • Corequisite: LING 530 or equivalent
  • Prerequisites: LING 631 and LING 671 or permission of instructor.

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LING 650. Testing Theories in the Laboratory.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

A course combining linguistic theory and appropriate experimental methods. Students will work on theoretical problems and develop techniques to test them experimentally. They will learn how to design and run experiments, and to evaluate experimental results and present them in a theoretical context.
  • Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

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LING 651. Topics in Acquisition of Phonology.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An examination of theoretically informed work on the first language acquisition of phonology.
  • Prerequisites: LING 331 or LING 631 or permission of instructor. A course in language acquisition is highly recommended.

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LING 660. Semantics 3.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.
  • Prerequisite: PHIL 210
  • Fall

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LING 661. Advanced Formal Methods.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

This course presents the formal methods used in the study of syntax or semantics. Topics include basic set theory as well as partial orders and lattices.
  • Prerequisite: LING 660 or LING 671.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken LING 560.

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LING 665. Semantics 4.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Further introduction to the basics of natural language semantics.
  • Winter
  • Prerequisite: LING 660.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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LING 671. Syntax 3.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

In-depth overview of current issues in theoretical syntax. Emphasis will be placed on the logic and development of argumentation in syntactic theory.
  • Prerequisite: LING 371
  • Fall

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LING 675. Syntax 4.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Continuation of .
  • Winter
  • Prerequisite: LING 671

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LING 682. Selected Topics 1.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Intensive study of a selected topic in linguistics.

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LING 683. Selected Topics 2.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Intensive study of a selected topic in linguistics.
  • Winter

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LING 690. M.A. Thesis Submission.

Credits: 18
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Research, writing and submission of the M.A. thesis on an approved subject.
  • Prerequisite: LING 671 or permission of instructor

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700 Level Courses

Course Syllabus

LING 706. Ph.D. Evaluation 1.

Credits: 0
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Research and writing of the first research paper required in the Ph.D program.

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LING 707. Ph.D. Evaluation 2.

Credits: 0
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Research and writing of the second research paper required in the in the Ph.D program.

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LING 710. Language Acquisition Issues 2.

Credits: 2
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Examination and discussion of the leterature on a selected topic in language acquisition.

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LING 721. Advanced Seminar 1.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An advanced seminar on current linguistic research.
  • Topic varies by year.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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LING 735. Seminar in Phonology.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Current topics in phonological theory.
  • Prerequisite: LING 635
  • Note: Topics vary from year to year.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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LING 765. Seminar in Semantics.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Current topics in semantic theory.
  • Prerequisite: LING 665
  • Note: Topics vary from year to year.

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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LING 775. Seminar in Syntax.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Exploration and in-depth discussion of a current topic in syntactic theory through reading and discussion of primary literature.
  • Prerequisite: LING 671
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken LING 771
  • Note: Topics vary from year to year.

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LING 782. Selected Topics 3.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Intensive study of a selected topic in linguistics

Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.

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LING 783. Selected Topics 4.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Intensive study of selected topic in linguistics.

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LING 788. Tutorial 2.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Independent study of a selected field or topic.
  • Restriction: Permission of instructor.

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LING 789. Tutorial 3.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Linguistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Independent study of a selected field or topic.
  • Restriction: Permission of instructor.

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Resources

Awards

Past award recipients can be found on the People page.

Cremona Memorial Prize in Linguistics

Established in 2002 by a bequest from Isida Bernardinis Cremona, B.A. 1965, M.A. 1967.听Awarded on the basis of high academic standing by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships Committee on the recommendation of the Department of Linguistics. Value varies.

Lara Riente Memorial Prize in Linguistics

Established in 2002 by family, friends, fellow students, professors and the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation in memory of Lara Riente, B.A. 1992, M.A. 2001. Lara was a gifted graduate of the Department of Linguistics whose sudden and tragic death was mourned by all who knew her.

Eligibility:

  • Awarded by the Faculty of Arts Scholarships committee on the recommendation of the Department of Linguistics on the basis of high academic standing to a graduate or an undergraduate student enrolled in a full-time degree program in Linguistics.
  • Preference shall be given to students in Neurolinguistics and/or Morphology.
  • Value: $500

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