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A PhD (Doctorate) typically spans three years, culminating in a thesis of up to 80,000 words and an oral defense. Modern Languages PhD candidates usually engage in the School's training program during their first two years, including teaching observation exercises, to refine their instructional abilities, boost career prospects, and prepare for academic life.
Mastering foreign languages and cultural understanding stands as a cornerstone of our interconnected world. University-level language studies enable learners to grasp diverse cultures, histories, and perspectives through their native tongues while gaining broader context for their own linguistic and cultural background. Within the School of Modern Languages, students collaborate with specialists across seven language disciplines and Comparative Literature, with research spanning medieval to contemporary studies on diverse themes.