Dr. Myrdene Anderson

Professor

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Biography

Myrdene Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Purdue University. She specializes in Anthropological Linguistics, Semiotics, and Cognitive Science, with a focus on Ethnological Theory and Ecology. Dr. Anderson has engaged in ethnographic research within various settings, including community garden associations in the USA and among Saami reindeer-breeders in Northern Norway since 1971. She has published over 200 articles and has edited numerous volumes on topics ranging from cultural identity to semiotic modeling. Dr. Anderson's academic contributions include organizing over 100 international symposia and serving on editorial boards for multiple journals. She has been active in professional societies, serving as president of the Central States Anthropological Society and the Semiotic Society of America. Her courses at Purdue include core offerings in Language and Culture and Anthropological Linguistics, along with several others in semiotics and anthropology. Additionally, Dr. Anderson has held various positions at Purdue University, including Interim Chair of Linguistics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1977-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Professor in the Department of Linguistics, focusing on anthropological linguistics and semiotics.

Awards

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Fulbright Visiting Professor

2003-01-01
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Fellow

1991-01-01
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Fellow

1988-01-01
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Fellow

1979-01-01

Courses

ANTH 205—Human Cultural Diversity ANTH 341/SOC 341- Culture Personality ANTH 414/LING 498—Introduction Language Culture ANTH 514/LING 598—Anthropological Linguistics ANTH 519/LING 598/AUS 570/COM 507/ENGL 570/FLL 570—Introduction Semiotics

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.