LINGUIST List 23.305 Tue Jan 17 2012 Qs: Why Major in Linguistics? Editor for this issue: Zac Smith <zaclinguistlist.org> We'd like to remind readers that the responses to queries are usually best posted to the individual asking the question. That individual is then strongly encouraged to post a summary to the list. This policy was instituted to help control the huge volume of mail on LINGUIST; so we would appreciate your cooperating with it whenever it seems appropriate. In addition to posting a summary, we'd like to remind people that it is usually a good idea to personally thank those individuals who have taken the trouble to respond to the query. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.cfm. Directory         1.     Monica Macaulay , Why Major in Linguistics? Message 1: Why Major in Linguistics? Date: 16-Jan-2012 From: Monica Macaulay <mmacaulawisc.edu> Subject: Why Major in Linguistics? E-mail this message to a friend Some years back we wrote an FAQ pamphlet for the Linguistic Society of America, called ''Why Major in Linguistics (and what does a linguist do)?'' (available at www.lsadc.org/info/ling-faqs-whymajor.cfm). This pamphlet is often distributed by undergraduate linguistics programs to prospective majors and minors. We are currently working to update this resource, and would like your input. We would be happy with any feedback you might have, but the main question we're interested in answering is: What does formal training in linguistics prepare you to do? Specifically, we're looking for information and ideas on career paths and jobs, including both academic and non- academic postgraduate work, for students with an undergraduate degree in Linguistics and/or for those who have completed an MA or PhD in Linguistics (either formal or applied). Please email both of us at the email addresses listed below with your suggestions. Thank you in advance for your input! Monica Macaulay (mmacaulawisc.edu) Kristen Syrett (k-syrettruccs.rutgers.edu) Linguistic Field(s): Discipline of Linguistics Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 17-Jan-2012       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.