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PhD Applied Linguistics at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Applied Linguistics prepares scholars to study individual and societal multilingualism and to build and test theories of how language systems develop, are acquired, used and taught. Dual-title options exist with African Studies and Asian Studies.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Department: Applied Linguistics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Coursework in linguistics, second language acquisition, psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. Foundation courses are APLNG 580 Proseminar, 582 Approaches to Language Use and 591 Second Language Acquisition; at least 12 credits of research methods and 18 of additional courses; qualifying exam based on two research papers, comprehensive exam, dissertation, and competency in a second language.

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Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended . Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are highly recommended and can enhance a candidate’s competitiveness for merit-based additional funding, but are not required.

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