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.