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PhD Second Language Studies (Linguistics Major) at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

PhD in Second Language Studies with a Linguistics major, giving students a foundation in the structure, acquisition and use of nonnative languages. Graduates are prepared as researchers and teachers, and students often publish in professional journals and edited volumes.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School  |  Department: Department of Linguistics  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Current models of second language acquisition, L2 phonology, L2 syntax, methods in L2 research, research on acquisition in instructed contexts and language typology, plus electives in Second Language Studies and related departments.

Career pathways

Researchers and teachers.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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