PhD in Linguistics - Applied Linguistics in Washington United States | Georgetown University

The Georgetown Linguistics Department focuses on exploring various linguistic aspects through multiple research approaches. We investigate language by studying its structure, how it's learned, its usage in different contexts, and through computational analysis. Recognizing that each analytical perspective offers valuable insights and that no single approach can answer all linguistic questions, we foster an inclusive environment for linguistic scholarship rooted in intellectual diversity. Our department provides four specialized tracks for earning a Ph.D. in Linguistics (detailed below). Regardless of specialization, our professors mentor students closely, nurturing their academic interests and research pursuits. Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Theoretical Linguistics

The Applied Linguistics concentration examines the processes of second language learning and instruction. Faculty and student research in this area covers: second language acquisition theory and teaching methods, cognitive approaches to SLA, language input and interaction in learning, second language assessment, discourse analysis in L2 contexts, language policy, the intersection of linguistics and literacy, and multilingual studies, among other topics.