Dr. Stephen Wechsler

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Biography

Stephen Wechsler is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in syntax and semantics. He earned his PhD in Linguistics from Stanford University. His research interests include syntactic theory, word meaning, grammatical agreement, and self-reference. Wechsler has authored several notable books, including 'Semantic Basis of Argument Structure' (1995) and 'Word Meaning and Syntax: Approaches to the Interface' (2015). His book, 'Faces of Agreement', co-authored with Larisa Zlatić, examines grammatical agreement in terms of person, number, and gender. Wechsler has received recognition for his work, being awarded the Alma Cowden Madden Centennial Professorship in Linguistics from 2013 to 2016. He teaches various courses at the university, focusing on topics such as English syntax and research in syntax and semantics, demonstrating his commitment to both education and research in his field.

Research Interests

Courses

LIN 353S • English Syntax LIN 350S • Word Meaning LIN 389S • Research Syntax Semantics LIN 380L • Syntax LIN 372L • Syntax/Semantics: Structure/Mean Utterance E 345W • English Syntax Writing LIN 393S • Practical Syntax/Morphology Description

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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