Linguistics Advising Sheet 07-08:

Required Courses (18 HOURS)

________ LING 690 Generative Phonology

________ LING 691 Theories of Language (Prerequisite: LING 326/520, 690, or 786, or permission of instructor)

________ LING 692 Phonology II (Prerequisite: LING 690)

________ LING 785 Semantics and Pragmatics (Prerequisite: LING 326/520,690, or 786, or permission of instructor)

________ LING 786 Syntax I

________ LING 787 Syntax II (Prerequisite: Syntax I)

Electives (chosen with help of advisor) (12 HOURS)

________

________

________

________

OR

In lieu of four electives, can choose two electives and a six-credit thesis. Thesis guidelines are available online.

________ Elective

________ Elective

________ Thesis (6)

TOTAL HOURS 30

Language Requirement: Students must demonstrate preparation through the intermediate level (coursework equivalent to George Mason'os Foreign Language 202 or 209, which may have been completed in undergraduate work, or proficiency as shown through a translation test administered by the English Department). For more information about the foreign language requirement, please contact the Graduate Programs Manager at jhostler@gmu.edu.

Transfer of Credit Policies

Up to 12 credit hours of graduate credit earned prior to admission to a master's program may be eligible to be transferred into the program and applied to the degree.  This applies to credit earned in GMU's Nondegree program, as well as accredited colleges and universities outside of George Mason.   To learn more about the policies governing transfer of credit, please click on Credit Transfer Policies.