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jolly_orang

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  1. Funny thread...reminded me of this quote: "Asking a linguist how many languages they speak is like asking a doctor how many diseases they have." ---Lynne Murphy [Fished from http://thelousylinguist.blogspot.com/2008/01/linguistics-forum.html]
  2. Great idea. I hope more people will be interested to join.... I learn so much better from interaction with fellow Linguistics students than from hundreds of pages of textbook...
  3. Your background is excellent! I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. It is true that universities normally require proof of previous formal training in Linguistics. Applicants who do not meet this requirement might be denied admission into the MA program but may be admitted to a qualifying-year program designed to raise their applicant status in view of the next admission session. While this requirement exists, I think admission committees are willing to be flexible about it as long as the applicant can stack enough cards in his / her favor. Remember: an application package consists of many items. So, although you cannot show proof of previous training in Linguistics, you still have a great GPA to speak for you. An eclectic knowledge of languages. And a desire to compensate through self-study. My situation somewhat resembled yours. My undergrad courses mainly focused on translation studies. The result is that although I could show transcripts for courses in Syntax, Morphology, etc., I actually possessed little theoretical knowledge in those subjects. Right now I am in my first year of grad school and I discover just how much I have to catch up on. Catching up is tough but, I think, manageable. I see your question was posted about a month ago. In case you are still interested, I can tell you that upon registration I had to take two compulsory courses, in Syntax and Phonology, and another optional course. For Syntax, the textbook we follow is Adger, David. Core Syntax: A Minimalist Approach. [For an easier introduction to Syntax you may consult Carnie, Andrew. Syntax - A Generative Introduction.] The standard textbook for Phonology is Kenstowicz, Michael. Phonology in Generative Grammar - a very dense book, but do not worry, after the first 3-400 pages it'll begin to make some sense.... [For an easier introduction consult Odden. Introducing Phonology - compulsory, if you are starting Phonology from scratch.. Btw one good tip when you read Kenstowicz is to browse a little through the sub-headings and to hunt down and highlight the 'to sum up' paragraphs...that way you'll begin to see some light in that jungle of a book..] I sincerely think you'll be able to cope all right. Just make sure you state your case forcefully in your statement of purpose. Also, you could try contacting the admission committee - or even the head of the Department of Linguistics of the school where you are applying, or any other professor in the department - and explain to them your situation. Btw many schools require that you submit a sample research paper along with your application...and you've decided to write a paper in Linguistics...well, things begin to fall into place, don't they? Make it good and it'll count towards your application. Good luck!
  4. There is no countdown to forever.

  5. Yo mama so bland that unis take her in without even noticing.
  6. Yo mama so stingy, when she calls to ask about her application status she makes a collect call.
  7. Yo mama so smart, when she finishes her thesis she does a Ctrl+A to resize, accidentally hits on Backspace, then hurries up to Ctrl+S--Alt+F4 the document.*
  8. Yo mama so smart, when she finishes her thesis she does a Ctrl+A to resize, accidentally hits on Backspace, then hurries up to Ctrl+S the procedure.
  9. Yo mama such a ninny, when she gets an e-mail of rejection she refreshes the page.
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