MA Language Documentation Linguistics

Course Overview This concentration merges the science of linguistics with modern technology, providing a comprehensive foundation in digital language analysis from speech sounds to discourse. It prepares you for competitive careers in fields like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and language education, with a special focus on the documentation and preservation of under-resourced languages. You will gain the skills to collect, analyze, and archive linguistic data, contributing to vital cultural preservation efforts. Key Program Highlights Master digital tools for language analysis at all levels, from phonetics to discourse Prepare for in-demand careers in Natural Language Processing (NLP) with a strong linguistic foundation Gain hands-on experience with under-resourced languages and create practical teaching materials Learn ethically-sound data collection, gold-standard archiving, and data mining methodologies Participate in unique research projects focused on non-Indo-European languages and cultures