Program Overview

Honors Program

The Linguistics Honors Program provides selected undergraduate majors with the opportunity to conduct supervised research within their area of specialization in the major. Majors planning to pursue graduate training in Linguistics or a related field are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as others who wish to add the experience of an intensive, individualized research project to their undergraduate education.

Application and Admission

Application to the Honors Program should be made in person to the undergraduate major advisor before the end of the student's junior year. In support of the application, the student should prepare a brief description of the proposed project signed by the faculty member who is to supervise the work (the project supervisor). On acceptance, the student will enroll in LING 482 Honors Project, with the supervising faculty member named as instructor.

Program Framework

The Honors Program framework is designed to facilitate the development of a mentoring relationship between student and faculty member. Students are thus expected to meet regularly with their project supervisor regarding their progress; the supervisor is responsible for providing research guidance and general support.

Program Details

• The program is designed for undergraduate majors in Linguistics
• Students are expected to conduct supervised research within their area of specialization
• The program is suitable for students planning to pursue graduate training in Linguistics or a related field
• A brief description of the proposed project is required as part of the application
• Students will enroll in LING 482 Honors Project upon acceptance
• Regular meetings with the project supervisor are expected to discuss progress and receive guidance and support