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Program Name:	Spanish Linguistics
Program Homepage:	http://grad.georgetown.edu/pages/graduate_programs.cfm?show=all
Institution:	Georgetown University
Address:	37th. & O Street NW
City:	Washington, DC
Zip/Postal Code:	20057-1004
State/Province:	US
Country:	USA
Application Deadline:	January 15, 2010
Contact Person:	Elena HERBERGER
Email:	click here to access email
Phone:	202 687 6134
Linguistic Subfield(s):	General Linguistics
Other Program Specialties:	Hispanic Linguistics
Language/Language Family Specialization(s):	Romance Spanish
Program Size:	Medium (11-25 students)
Program Description:	Spanish Linguistics A) For the M.S. Degree (30 credits): 1. Director of Graduate Studies. Students should consult with the DGS, currently Professor Herburger, any time they have questions about the program. Students are responsible for checking with the DGS at least once per semester to make certain that they are not only taking the approriate courses, but are also following the correct sequence of courses. New students must meet with the DGS prior to the beginning of the Fall semester. Continuing students must meet with the DGS during pre-registration. All students must meet again with her during add/drop period if changes to their registration are necessary, as students cannot change their course selection without prior approval from the DGS. 2. Course and Examination Requirements: The M.S. curriculum includes courses in the following five areas of specialization: Applied Linguistics, History/Dialectology, Phonology/Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics & Pragmatics. Courses are divided into two Tiers. Students must take all courses in Tier I and four courses from Tier II. Tier I courses need to be taken before Tier II courses, except for History of the Spanish Language and Spanish Dialectology, which can be taken in either order. The following five courses from Tier I: Spanish Teaching Methodology History of the Spanish Language Semantics & Pragmatics I Phonology and Morphology I Generative Syntax I Any four courses from Tier II: Instructed Second Language Acquisition Spanish Dialectology Semantics & Pragmatics II Phonology and Morphology II Generative Syntax II In addition to courses from Tier I and II, students take one elective course in any field in linguistics or related area, such as philosophy, cognition, anthropology, or bilingual education. In the fourth semester students wishing to write a Qualifying Paper in order to continue to the PhD sign up for Continuous Registration (SPAN 999), in addition to two regular courses.
Available Financial Aid:	FInancial Aid Merit-based Assistantships, Scholarships, and Fellowships: A limited number of awards based on academic qualifications, without regard to citizenship or residence status, are available each year to students in the Graduate School's various departments and programs. New applicants to programs in the arts and sciences who wish to be considered for merit-based assistantship, scholarship, and fellowship awards need only check the appropriate box on the application for admission. Applicants should carefully note the application deadlines specified in the online graduate catalog for the individual department or program. Assistantships and fellowships normally include a stipend and a full tuition scholarship. For 2009-2010, stipends for doctoral arts and sciences programs are $18,580, while stipends for master's students in the arts and sciences range from $1,100 to $16,000. Need-Based Aid and Other Financing Options Complete information on need-based financial aid, part-time employment, and supplemental loan programs is available from the Georgetown University Office of Student Financial Services. At the GU Student Financial Services website you can apply for need-based financial aid on-line, download publications, search for scholarships, and obtain detailed information about the many options available for meeting graduate school costs. The Georgetown Army Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) department offers full-tuition scholarships for qualified graduate students in masters programs who are interested in serving as active duty or reserve Army officers. In addition to full tuition for a masters degree program, the two-year ROTC program provides expert leadership instruction, valuable career experience, and the opportunity to serve your country after earning your degree. For more information, please visit the Hoya Battalion website at http://www12.georgetown.edu/students/organizations/rotc/ or contact the ROTC Scholarship and Enrollment Office at (202) 687-6943 / (202) 687-7008.

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