Dr. Elizabeth Ritter

Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Ritter is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Calgary. She received her PhD in Linguistics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1988 and holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from Queen's University, which she obtained in 1978. Her research focuses on areas such as morphosyntax, syntax interfaces, Modern Hebrew, and Blackfoot. She has conducted extensive investigations into linguistic phenomena, including the ways in which speech acts are structured in language and how they influence communication. Ritter’s projects involve testing hypotheses related to nominal speech acts across various languages, including Blackfoot, English, French, German, Hebrew, Ktunaxa, Mandarin, and Medumba. Through these investigations, she aims to enhance theoretical models of language that adequately account for the complexities of communication and reference in linguistic forms. Ritter has been recognized for her excellence in supervision, receiving the Faculty of Arts Great Supervisor Award in 2017 and being named as an Established Researcher in 2019 by the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary.

Research Interests

Awards

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Established Researcher

2019-01-01
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Great Supervisor Award

2017-01-01

Courses

LING 407 Morphology LING 201 Introduction Linguistics LING 301 Syntax LING 599.2 Advanced Topics Linguistics - syntax-pragmatics interface LING 631.04 Topics Linguistic Theory (Syntax) - syntax-pragmatics interface

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.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or 4-year Bachelor's degree in another discipline 3000 hours of paid or volunteer work in human services Undergraduate Statistics course
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Two References (one academic, one professional)
  • Departmental Information Form
  • Resume/CV
  • Self-Calculated GPA worksheet
Specialization Notes

Faculty of Social Work. Also listed as Department of Social Work.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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
PTE
Overall
Required:68
Prerequisites
Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) status Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (normally) Undergraduate Statistics course with minimum C grade Active nursing registration in Alberta (CRNA/CRPNA)
Application Checklist
  • Proof of Nursing Registration
  • Official Transcripts
  • References
  • Interview (if required)
Specialization Notes

Faculty of Nursing / Department of Nursing. Applicants must contact the Graduate Programs Office prior to applying.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent Quantitative background for finance applicants
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • GMAT or GRE Score Report
  • Resume
  • References
Specialization Notes

Department of Finance / Haskayne School of Business. Recommended GMAT is 550+ for MBA, 600+ for MFin.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field Identification of a potential supervisor (for thesis-based)
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • References
  • Research Proposal (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Covers Department of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Geomatics Engineering.

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:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree in a relevant life science or health field Consent of a faculty supervisor
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • References
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Covers Cumming School of Medicine programs including Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oncology, and Community Health Sciences.