Graduate Study: Program Structure
First & Second Years:
Core coursework preparation in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and historical linguistics (usually 12 courses in first 3 terms). Four advanced seminars required in subsequent terms.
End of Second Year:
Submission of portfolio containing samples of work in the areas of syntax, phonology, and semantics or historical linguistics. Subfield examination in chosen area of linguistics, including annotated bibliography.
By End of Third Year:
Presentation to the department or at a conference of two substantial research papers of publishable quality in different areas of linguistics.
Fourth Year:
Defence of dissertation prospectus by end of seventh term. Submission of one vetted dissertation chapter (with full bibliography) by end of eight term.
Linguistics Course Catalogue
Yale Bulletin: Requirements for the Degree of PhD
Special Requirements for Graduate Studies in Linguistics
Financial support for students in Linguistics
