Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Linguistics - American Sign Language in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,544
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
American Sign Language (ASL) serves as the primary communication method for deaf individuals across the U.S. and certain Canadian regions. This intricate visual language naturally evolved, utilizing hand gestures and facial cues to convey meaning. Similar to global sign languages, ASL employs three-dimensional spatial elements for linguistic expression. The distinctive characteristics of signed languages and their organic growth within deaf populations offer valuable understanding about humanity's innate capacity for language acquisition and evolution. These insights inform academic studies and research programs in ASL and Deaf Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Academic transcripts of undergraduate courses and grades, and any previous graduate work.
TOEFL score for non-native speakers of English.
A personal statement of your academic goals.
Recommendations from at least three professors or others familiar with your academic abilities.
A writing sample and other supporting materials.
. Applicants are expected to have a score of at least 600 on the paper-based test (PBT), or 250 on the computer-based test (CBT) or 100 on the newer internet-based test (iBT). All these versions of the test are accepted, subject to the two-year limit. We also accept the IELTS, but the University is not set up to receive the scores electronically. A score of 7.0 or better is expected.
TOEFL score for non-native speakers of English.
A personal statement of your academic goals.
Recommendations from at least three professors or others familiar with your academic abilities.
A writing sample and other supporting materials.
. Applicants are expected to have a score of at least 600 on the paper-based test (PBT), or 250 on the computer-based test (CBT) or 100 on the newer internet-based test (iBT). All these versions of the test are accepted, subject to the two-year limit. We also accept the IELTS, but the University is not set up to receive the scores electronically. A score of 7.0 or better is expected.
Tuition
USD
41,544