PhD Program - School of Linguistics and Language Studies

The PhD in Linguistics, Language Documentation and Revitalization will help students to generate a record of a language by investigating its structural properties and its role in the culture. As well, this four-year program will train PhD researchers working with endangered language communities to develop the tools and skills necessary to help maintain and promote their language and culture. Students will apply their linguistic knowledge in documentation projects involving classifying, annotating and analyzing linguistics data, and/or in creating materials to be used by the linguistic community in maintaining and revitalizing their language.

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Admission Requirements

An MA degree in Linguistics with a minimum GPA of A-.

► Info Session PPT
► Guide for graduate students in linguistics

Required Documents

Transcript(s) and CV
Letters of Reference: (3 required) written by former professors who are
familiar with your academic potential and achievements.
Statement of Intent: to include:

research plan, including specific ideas for research projects you
would undertake for your PhD, and general description of research
interests in linguistics;
in particular, a description of your interest in language
documentation and revitalization, including specific languages,
communities, and/or areas you plan to work with;
names of one or two SLaLS faculty members who could serve as
supervisors, and an explanation of how your research interests fit with
theirs;
description of relevant background and experience that demonstrates
your potential to succeed in graduate school.

Writing Sample: a piece of academic writing in linguistics or related
field, written in English or French.
Language Proficiency (ESL Test Scores): if required

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Application Deadline: January 20

Program Requirements

Review the Graduate Calendar for Program Requirements for the PhD in Linguistics, Language Documentation and Revitalization.

Milestones for PhD Program

Activity	Date
Initial meeting with supervisor(s)	Year 1 (Fall)
Coursework LING 6001 Language Documentation ALDS 6407 Revitalization Policy 1.5 credit in program electives	Year 1 (Fall & Winter)
QP Committee formed
QP defended Comp Exam Committee formed Thesis Committee formed	Year 2 (Fall)
Comp Exam completed Prospectus defended	Year 2 (Winter)
Thesis defended	Year 4 (Summer)
Final thesis submitted	Year 4 (Summer)

Tuition Fees

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