M.A. Degree in Linguistics
The MA program in linguistics explores the linguistic abilities of the human mind, including the formation of sentence structure (syntax), sentence meaning (semantics), word meaning (lexicon), sound patterns (phonology and phonetics), the acquisition of language by children, and neurolinguistics.
The courses are taught entirely in English by internationally renowned scholars, all trained at top American universities. Students come from many backgrounds and countries, enhancing a pluralistic academic community and a lively exchange of ideas.
The informal atmosphere of our relatively small department provides a nurturing learning environment, allowing for individual attention and guidance. The department is engaged in interdisciplinary teaching and research projects with cognitive psychologists and with computer scientists. Students therefore have the option of combining the study of linguistics with the study of cognitive psychology or with computer science.
The program includes two tracks: a thesis track and a general track with a final exam. Student stipends, awards, and fellowships are available on a competitive basis.
Contact:
Prof. Nomi Shir: shir@bgu.ac.il
Department of Foreign Literatures & Linguistics
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Building 74, 5th floor, room 510
P.O. Box 653
Beer Sheva 84105, Israel
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