Graduate Information
The PhD program in linguistics is structured to guide students through advanced coursework, research, language training, teaching experience, and professional development over the course of their graduate study. As students progress through the program, they move from foundational academic preparation to independent research and dissertation work, while also gaining the skills and experience needed for scholarly and professional success.
People
The Department of Linguistics people directories help connect students, faculty, staff, and visitors with the individuals who make up the department’s academic community. These directories provide an easy way to learn more about department members and find contact information, roles, and areas of expertise.
About Linguistics
We are theory-oriented with a deep empirical interest in languages. One of the outstanding characteristics of this department is our commitment to a wide range of approaches to the study of language. Interdisciplinary, interdepartmental study is encouraged, and students regularly work with faculty in several other departments.
The faculty are involved in synchronic and diachronic research on languages from around the world. These varied interests are reflected in the range of topics of the dissertations that have been written in the Department.
Contact Workshops
For general inquiries:
Please email Advanced Studies Workshops at asw-inquiries@uchicago.edu.
For workshop-specific or application questions:
Please contact Aia Al Khovari at aalkhovari@uchicago.edu.
Current Workshops
About Workshops
In 1982, the University of Chicago pioneered a new dimension in graduate education—interdisciplinary workshops that bring together students and faculty in the Divinity School, Humanities Division, and the Social Sciences Division for ongoing and collaborative exchange of ideas around particular areas of interest.
Student Employment
The Department of Music is seeking reliable, detail-oriented people for a number of student work positions: