In:Professional Development in Applied Linguistics: A guide to success for graduate students and early career faculty
Edited by Luke Plonsky
[Not in series 229] 2020
► pp. 7–20
Chapter 2Demystifying the process
Choosing, applying to, and getting accepted to a doctoral program in Applied linguistics
Published online: 30 July 2020
https://doi.org/10.1075/z.229.02sag
https://doi.org/10.1075/z.229.02sag
Abstract
Receiving a doctoral degree is a crucial step for those aiming
to research language-related real-world issues and to make scholarly
contributions to the interdisciplinary field of applied linguistics.
Applying to doctoral programs in applied linguistics requires a considerable
amount of time and effort, and there are limited resources on how to
successfully navigate this high-stakes process. This chapter aims to
demystify the process by drawing on the personal experiences of applied
linguistics faculty and doctoral students in North America. It also reports on the findings
of a study that surveyed 60 current doctoral students’ experiences and 12
faculty members’ recommendations related to choosing, applying to, and
getting accepted to doctoral programs in applied linguistics. The chapter
offers practical, data-based suggestions for prospective doctoral students
plotting their next steps as applied linguists.
Article outline
- Introduction
- Choosing programs
- Applying
- Getting accepted and accepting an offer
- Conclusion
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