Linguistics at Northwestern University
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Duration: 4 yrs
Tuition: 60,000 USD
Employment Rate: 80%
Career Outcomes:
LinguistSpeech-Language PathologistComputational LinguistLanguage TeacherResearch Analyst

Course Overview

The Linguistics program at Northwestern University offers a comprehensive study of language structure, use, and development. Housed within the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the program focuses on understanding the cognitive and social aspects of human language through interdisciplinary approaches. Students explore phonetics, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics, with opportunities for research and collaboration on cutting-edge topics.

Unique Features

The program stands out for its emphasis on experimental and computational methods, allowing students to engage in hands-on research. Students benefit from access to specialized labs and interdisciplinary connections with cognitive science, psychology, and computer science departments.

Career Prospects

Graduates are equipped for diverse career paths in academia, technology, education, and public policy. The skills developed—such as data analysis, critical thinking, and cross-cultural communication—are highly valued in industries dealing with language technology, translation, and education.

Key Faculty and Staff

  • Dr. Janet Pierrehumbert - Renowned for research in phonology and phonetics.
  • Dr. Gregory Ward - Expert in pragmatics and discourse analysis.

Unique Facilities and Partnerships

The department houses the Phonetics and Phonology Lab and the Language and Cognition Lab, providing state-of-the-art resources for empirical research. Additionally, Northwestern collaborates with local and international institutions for fieldwork and language documentation projects.

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