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Educational Linguistics
Language and Literacy in Education Division
A pioneer in the field since its founding in 1976, the Educational Linguistics program focuses on language learning and teaching and, broadly, the role of language in learning and teaching. The program emphasizes the integration of linguistics and education, while also drawing on an interdisciplinary base to investigate relationships among language, culture, society and education. It also stresses the interrelationships among research, theory, policy and practice. The program embraces local, national, and international perspectives on issues in linguistic and cultural diversity and approaches to language learning and teaching.
The research interests of candidates currently enrolled in the program include: multilingualism and globalization; language acquisition; language choice, maintenance, shift and revitalization; language and ethnicity; language and identity; second language socialization; descriptive analysis of speech acts and discourse; educational implications of linguistic diversity; language planning, language policy, and language ideology; multiculturalism, language ecology, and global English; bilingual education policy and practice; spoken interaction in professional settings; and biliteracy. Educational Linguistics students prepare for teaching, research, and administrative careers in colleges and universities world-wide, as well as in international, governmental, community, and private organizations.
Degree Requirements Educational Linguistics Handbook
Doctoral students are expected to gain a solid foundation in linguistics. For this purpose, students take courses in the Department of Linguistics in addition to their coursework in the Graduate School of Education. Students complete a minimum of 20 course units, a preliminary examination, a foreign language examination to show knowledge of a second language other than English, and the dissertation. Eight of the 20 course units may be transferred from outside of the University of Pennsylvania. Candidates who have not already done some graduate work in, for example, linguistics, sociolinguistics, and ESL pedagogy are expected to take introductory courses in the relevant areas.
Program of Study
Core Courses:
- EDUC 661 Language Diversity and Education
- EDUC 670 Second Language Acquisition
- EDUC 546 Sociolinguistics in Education
- EDUC 900 Research Design and the Study of Language or EDUC 911 Issues in Second Language Acquisition or EDUC 927 Research Seminar in Language Planning and Policy in Education
Linguistic Courses:
Choose three from the following:
- One course from the Linguistics Department and
- Two courses from the Linguistics Department or two Linguistics courses from GSE/Penn.
Research Courses:
- One Quantitative Research Methods course
- One Qualitative Research Methods course
- One Advanced Quantitative Research course or Advanced Qualitative Research course.
Distributional Courses:
- Two courses outside of the LLED but within the GSE/Penn
Elective Courses:
- Eight graduate level elective courses.
- All transfer courses are counted as electives in the program.
Preliminary Examination, Foreign Language Examination, and Dissertation (See GSE Student Handbook, page 13-23)
This program seeks applications from candidates with research interests in language learning and teaching, and the role of language in learning and teaching. Educational Linguistics faculty and students are involved in projects integrating research, theory, policy, and practice in local, national, and international settings.
Application Requirements
- PENN GSE Application
- Application Fee
- Statement of Purpose
- 3 letters of Recommendation
- Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate institutions.
- GRE scores are required.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants
Application Deadline
The Educational Linguistics Program accepts full-time applications and, in rare circumstances, part-time applications for the fall semester only. Completed applications are due no later than December 15, 2007.
Program Faculty
Yuko Goto Butler, Ph.D., Stanford University
Nancy H. Hornberger, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Teresa Pica, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Kathryn Howard, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles;
Cheri Micheau, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Anne Pomerantz, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Betsy Rymes, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Student Research
Penny Creedon
LLED Coordinator
University of Pennsylvania
Graduate School of Education
3700 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6216
Phone: 215-898-3245 (direct)
Mary Schlesinger
LLED Admissions Assistant
University of Pennsylvania
Graduate School of Education
3700 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6216
Phone: 215-898-7912 (direct)
For more information please contact us or call 1-877-PENNGSE (736-6473)
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