Institution/Organization: Carnegie Mellon University
Department: Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
Web Address: https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/lcal/academics/graduate/phd/index.html

Level: PhD

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition

Description:

The Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for our Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition PhD program.

The goal of the PhD program is to create independent and insightful researchers capable of using analytical and empirical methods to understand the acquisition, use, and maintenance of additional languages. Our unique program provides students with a theoretical grounding in applied linguistics, coupled with broad training in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Through close 1-on-1 mentoring, students gain a strong interdisciplinary understanding of the field, along with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct high-quality empirical investigations.

Faculty:

Khaled Al Masaeed (Pragmatics, Language in culture & society)

Uju Anya (Identity & investment, Critical discourse studies)

Katharine Burns (Bilingualism & heritage speakers, Language policy)

Sébastien Dubreil (Linguistic landscapes, Game-based learning)

Sanghee Kang (Writing & composition, Task-based instruction)

Adam van Compernolle (Sociolinguistics, Concept-based instruction & dynamic assessment)

Seth Wiener (Psycholinguistics, Speech perception & production)

Students accepted to the program receive a four year funding package including a full tuition waiver, a competitive bi-monthly stipend, and summer support. Funded students receive a first-year teaching release. Students serve as instructors and/or teaching assistants for the remaining three years.

We will be hosting a virtual information session about our program on October 22, 2024 at 8pm EST. For more information about the program and to RSVP for the session, visit our website:
https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/lcal/academics/graduate/phd/index.html

Application Deadline: 12-Jan-2025

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
341 Posner Hall, 5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Web Address for Applications: https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/lcal/academics/graduate/phd/index.html

Contact Information:
Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Seth Wiener [email protected]