Dr. Darin Flynn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Darin Flynn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Calgary. His research interests encompass various domains within linguistics, including phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax, and the study of Indigenous languages. Additionally, he explores the intersection of language and culture through rap linguistics and taboo language. Flynn also focuses on personal names and their socio-linguistic implications. He obtained his Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of British Columbia in 2001, an M.A. from the University of Ottawa in 1995, and a B.A. (Hons) in Linguistics also from the University of Ottawa in 1994. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his commitment to teaching and mentorship, receiving several awards such as the Community-engaged Research Award from the University of Calgary's Faculty of Arts in 2021 and multiple Great Supervisor Awards from the Faculty of Graduate Studies between 2017 and 2018.

Research Interests

Awards

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Community-engaged Research Award

2021-01-01
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Great Supervisor Award

2018-01-01
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Great Supervisor Award

2017-01-01

Courses

Field Methods Indigenous Languages (Kinyarwanda) Rap Linguistics Introduction to Linguistics Phonology Advanced Phonological Analysis

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.