Why is it not on topic?

The epigraphy of a language is a (very small) part of the study of (the
history of) that language. So if you have specialized in a language or
language family, that is the department you belong in. (Archeologists
aren't epigraphers, unless they happen to have also studied that
subject; they invite them to the dig in order to deal with whatever
inscriptions might turn up.)

Cathy Waldman wrote:

>
> Hello Qalam,
>
> I'm applying for grad schools in the hopes of getting a PhD
> in a program that will allow me to become an epigrapher.
> However, I'm having trouble finding this specific field
> listed on grad school sites.
>
> Does anyone know in which department epigraphy is usually
> studied? I have checked out linguistics, classics,
> archaeology, anthropology, and language depts in various
> schools, and found nothing definite. In what programs did
> you all get your degrees?
>
> Since this isn't exactly on-topic, please don't post replies
> -- instead please email me at cricket@....

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