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Charles University Faculty of Arts
Ph.D. in Romance Languages
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. graduate in Romance languages is a highly qualified specialist trained to conduct research work in his/her field (the linguistics and philology of one or more Romance languages). He/she is able to interpret these languages in a qualified manner, applying a synchronic or diachronic approach and utilizing modern linguistic methods and research procedures.
Charles University Faculty of Arts
PhD SLAVIC PHILOLOGIES
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
Russian
Joint program with the Slavic Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, a public scientific institution. Training takes place in Russian.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PhD in Modern Languages and Literatures
- Lincoln, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Modern Languages and Literatures is designed for students who want to develop advanced skills in language, literature, and cultural analysis. It offers a flexible curriculum that al...
Wayne State University
Modern Languages (Ph.D.)
- Detroit, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. program in Modern Languages focuses on advanced study and research in various languages, literatures, and cultures. Students can choose from several language tracks, including French, German...
Aberystwyth University
Modern Languages (DProf, 3 years)
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctorate in Professional Practice in Modern Languages is designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of language, culture, and related fields while developing research skills. The p...
International Ataturk Alatoo University
Turkic languages, PhD
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English, Turkish
The purpose of this work is to prepare highly qualified teachers and researchers in Turkology, especially in Turkic linguistics and literature. The course includes training of specialists, transcribing all the written monuments of Turkic languages from ancient times to the present, the training of researchers in historical Turkic dialects.
University of London, School of Advanced Study
PhD at the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. Broadly speaking, the area covered by the Institute’s expertise is within the fields of French and Francophone, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, and Latin American/Caribbean studies; Literature; Cultural studies; and, Comparative and interdisciplinary studies are also available in several subject areas.
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Completing a program in modern languages might present career opportunities for graduates wishing to professionally engage with contemporary politics or literature of foreign cultures. Common coursework includes studies of grammatical structure, comprehension and translation.
Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.