Graduate Study: Special Requirements
Language Requirements: Students must demonstrate knowledge of two research languages, either by passing a translation examination or by presenting a research paper which relies in significant part on sources in the foreign language. A one-term language description course, a field methods course or a course in the structure of a non-Indo-European language is also required.
Dissertation Requirements: Students are expected to complete their dissertations by the end of the sixth year. An open dissertation defense is required after submission.
Linguistics Course Catalogue
Yale Bulletin: Requirements for the Degree of PhD
Special Requirements for Graduate Studies in Linguistics
Financial support for students in Linguistics
