Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Linguistics - Semantics 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
Semantics research examines how sentence meaning emerges from its components and their arrangement. At Penn, semantics studies explore innovative directions like LTAG semantics, underspecification, and game theory applications. The Schwarz Lab employs eye-tracking and psycholinguistic techniques to study contextual language meaning. Meanwhile, Anna Papafragou's Language and Cognition Lab investigates experimental semantics and pragmatics through cross-linguistic studies with children and adults. Penn's Linguistics Ph.D. program spans diverse theoretical approaches and methodologies, united by rigorous formal analysis of human language acquisition and use. While rooted in generative tradition, the program fosters interdisciplinary exchange between empirical and theoretical linguistic perspectives. Collaborations with fields like computer science and psychology cultivate a comprehensive understanding of language. Alongside broad foundational training, students develop specialized expertise in their chosen linguistics subfields, enabling meaningful academic discourse both within and beyond the program.
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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