Madison,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Japanese - Linguistics in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Madison United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Wisconsin-Madison provides Master's and Doctoral programs in Japanese, with concentrations available in either linguistics or literature and culture. Our curriculum delivers comprehensive grounding and specialized instruction in these two disciplines, ensuring graduates are thoroughly equipped for academic careers in teaching and research. The linguistics track emphasizes functional linguistics, pragmatics, discourse/conversation analysis, sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, and language teaching methodologies.
The literature and culture concentration spans from classical Heian era works to modern Reiwa period studies, featuring diverse coursework on fiction, poetry, theater, pop culture, visual arts, film, sound culture, and innovative multimedia and avant-garde subjects, with particular emphasis on manga and anime studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required.
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master's degree.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement- 7.0
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master's degree.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement- 7.0
Tuition
USD
25,652