Techniques for collecting, transcribing, and analyzing conversation and other forms of spoken communication. A comparison and contrast of various linguistic theories, with consideration of their assumptions and problem-solving capacities. Readings and discussion of various linguistic theories, with consideration of their assumptions and problem-solving capacities. Practical training in methodologies and analytical techniques common in linguistic research. Topics include qualitative vs. quantitative data analysis, questionnaire design and administration, laboratory protocol, field protocol, population sampling, statistical analysis, and research ethics.
Students conduct intensive analysis of field data from one or more languages.
Emphasis is on preparation of descriptive materials for archiving and publication. Students are required to sign up for 6998 in the semester in which they defend their dissertation. The following courses may be elected by students in the proposed Ph.D. program to satisfy their primary and secondary area specializations. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.