PhD in Linguistics - Sociolinguistics 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 settings, and through computer-based simulations. Recognizing that each analytical perspective offers valuable insights and that no single approach can answer every question, 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

Sociolinguistics examines how language functions within societal frameworks. Research areas in this concentration encompass: social aspects of communication, linguistic variation and evolution, discourse studies, cross-cultural communication, narrative research and oral traditions, language and personal identity, contact between languages and dialects, preservation of endangered languages, language use across different age groups, medical communication, business language practices, educational linguistics, and social dynamics in conversation.