Linguistics MA: Track A (with thesis)

The Linguistics MA with thesis (=Track A) consists mostly of seminars, which can be chosen freely from the graduate seminars offered each year. The full requirements are:

  • Prerequisite courses (השלמות): up to 10 credits, decided upon by the MA advisor based on the student's background
  • 4 seminars (8xx/9xx); it is usually recommended to take 4 of these in the first year and 2 in the second
  • 2 Pro-seminars (8xx/9xx)
  • Linguistics Colloquium (8680): usually taken in the second year
  • Thesis (3002)

Additional Requirements:

  • Oral thesis defense
  • Attendance at Department colloquia is obligatory
  • Long papers must be submitted in two graduate seminars (long paper = 30 pp.; short paper = 7-8 pp.)
  • All exceptions to the requirements are subject to written approval by the supervisor/coordinator/chair