Dr. Edward Keenan

Professor

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Biography

Edward Keenan is distinguished as a Research Professor Emeritus in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Los Angeles. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969. His academic work is noted for significant contributions across various linguistic domains. He has a particular interest in Natural Logic, which involves understanding how logical inference operates in natural languages. Keenan also specializes in the study of Malagasy and Austronesian languages, exploring their unique features and typological classification. His research includes historical English and theoretical syntax, particularly focusing on the principles of Bare Grammar.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.