Master's Thesis

While writing the master’s thesis, which is a synthesis of knowledge in comparative linguistics and/or related disciplines acquired during the program, students learn how to apply this knowledge to solving a concrete problem. In this, they demonstrate their familiarity with and understanding of methodology by displaying a synthetic knowledge of phonology, morphology, inflectional morphology, syntax, and/or semantics of the basic ancient or archaic Indo-European languages and their reconstruction. While writing the thesis, students experience the effectiveness of the comparative and/or other methods in studying the development of languages in practice. Special attention is dedicated to their computer literacy.

The advisor assigns readings based on the relevant topic for each master's thesis separately.