Program Goals

The program aims to produce graduates who are able to:

  • analyze a language that is not well documented;
  • understand the implications of linguistic analysis for various applications such as the development of orthographies, literacy materials, pedagogical grammars, and dictionaries;
  • critically read and understand scientific literature in their field;
  • prepare research findings for publication in professional journals;
  • qualify for entrance into doctoral studies in linguistics;
  • continue their professional development; and,
  • integrate their faith with their work.