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PhD in Second Language Acquisition

The Language Institute is the administrative home of the Doctoral Program in Second Language Acquisition (SLA), an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to research and teach in a rapidly growing field that investigates language learning, teaching, the relationships between language and culture, and language and thought in diverse social contexts

In 2009-10, 28 full-time graduate students are taking courses, studying for preliminary exams, or writing dissertations.

See our website for comprehensive information on the SLA PhD Program.

 

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Upcoming

 

Language for Life: How Language Learning and the Peace Corps Influenced my Life
4:00 pm, Tuesday, October 20
On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym

Hear from two UW-Madison alumni, Wisconsin First Lady Jessica Doyle and campus Peace Corps representative John Sheffy on how learning language and serving in the Peace Corps led to lifelong passions and pursuits.  Learn more>

Teaching by the Book?: Spaces for Creativity and Personalization
Hannelore Jarausch, Univeristy of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
4:00 pm, Thursday, November 5
254 Van Hise Hall

Language instructors may feel constrained by the pedagogical approach of their program, the syllabus, and most of all, the textbook.  It is challenging to find a balance between personal teaching style and the materials that instructors work with. Learn more >

World Languages Day 2009 (II)
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, November 18

World Languages Day has moved to the fall! On November 18, over 700 Wisconsin high school students and teachers will explore diverse languages and cultures at workshops led by UW-Madison faculty, staff and students. Learn more>

 

 



 

 



 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


 

 
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