Dual-Title Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Asian Studies

The goal of the dual-title degree in Applied Linguistics and Asian Studies is to enable graduate students from Applied Linguistics to acquire the knowledge and skills of their major area of specialization in Applied Linguistics while gaining the perspective from specialists in Asian Studies.

This program provides graduate students with a solid disciplinary foundation that will allow them to compete for the best jobs in their field. The dual-title PhD in Applied Linguistics and Asian Studies will enable these students to transform the traditional boundaries of their fields and become experts in Asian Studies and will add value to their status as candidates. Overall, the dual-title degree in Applied Linguistics and Asian Studies will build curricular bridges beyond the student’s major field to provide a unique training regime for global scholarship.

Ph.D. Degree Requirements

The doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics and Asian Studies is awarded only to students who are admitted to the Applied Linguistics doctoral program and admitted to the dual-title degree in Asian Studies. The minimum course requirements for the dual-title Ph.D. degree in Applied Linguistics and Asian Studies are as follows:

60 credits beyond the master’s degree, including

· 1 credit of APLNG 580

· 6 credits in foundations courses, which may include but need not be limited to the following: APLNG 582, APLNG 591

· 6 credits in research methods, which may include but need not be limited to the following: APLNG 593, APLNG 577 (Language Analysis), APLNG 581, APLNG 586.

· 6 credits in Applied Linguistics electives, to be selected in consultation with the applied linguistics advisor

· 15 credits of Asia-related coursework at the 400 or 500 level. At least 6 of these 15 credits will be from ASIA 501 and 502. As many as 6 may come from Applied Linguistics, as approved by the student’s doctoral advisor and the Asian Studies Program director of graduate studies. The remaining credits can be taken in ASIA or in any department other than Applied Linguistics.

· All-skills proficiency in one Asian language AND intermediate speaking competence in an additional language other than English

Particular courses may satisfy both the Applied Linguistics requirements and those of the Asian Studies program. Final course selection is determined by the student in consultation with their dual-title program advisors and their major program advisors.

BELOW ARE CURRENT DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTORAL DEGREE IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS VERSUS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE DUAL-TITLE ASIAN STUDIES OFFERING:

Current Program Requirements:

60 credits of coursework beyond the Master’s degree, including

· 1 credit of APLNG 580

· 6 credits in foundations courses, which may include but need not be limited to the following: APLNG 582, APLNG 591

· 6 credits in research methods, which may include but need not be limited to the following: APLNG 593, APLNG 597 (Language Analysis), APLNG 581, APLNG 586

· 6 credits in Applied Linguistics electives, to be selected in consultation with the applied linguistics advisor

Demonstrated competence in reading relevant research literature in one language other than English, and intermediate speaking competence in an additional language other than English.

Completion of a candidacy evaluation after a minimum of 18 credits of graduate course work, which includes

· The presentation of a portfolio of student’s work completed in program of study and courses envisioned for the future

· Submission of 2 papers of publishable quality

· Oral candidacy evaluation

Completion of comprehensive exams, which includes

· Initial meeting with doctoral committee to determine topics for two scholarly papers

(One data analysis, and one theory and literature paper) based on two questions or problems proposed by your committee

· 30 days to complete the theory and literature paper

· 7 days to complete the data analysis paper

· Oral component, which consists in a question and answer session based on the two examination papers and the student’s work to date in the program

· The exam must include a specific Asian component

Dissertation work, which includes

· Dissertation proposal defense (written proposal (25-30 pages) and meeting with committee

· Dissertation

· Oral dissertation defense

Applied Linguistics/Asian Studies Requirements:

60 credits of coursework beyond the master’s degree, including

· 1 credit of APLNG 580

· 6 credits in foundations courses, which may include but need not be limited to the following: APLNG 582, APLNG 591

· 6 credits in research methods, which may include but need not be limited to the following: APLNG 593, APLNG 597 (Language Analysis), APLNG 581, APLNG 586

· 6 credits in Applied Linguistics electives, to be selected in consultation with the applied linguistics advisor

AND

15 credits of Asia-related coursework at the 400 or 500 level

· At least 6 of these 15 credits will be from ASIA 501 and 502

· As many as 6 may come from Applied Linguistics, as approved by the student’s doctoral advisor and the ASP director of graduate studies

· The remaining credits can be taken in ASIA or in any department other than Applied Linguistics

All-skills proficiency in one Asian language AND intermediate speaking competence in an additional language other than English

Completion of a candidacy evaluation after a minimum of 18 credits of graduate course work, which includes

· The presentation of a portfolio of student’s work completed in program of study and courses envisioned for the future

· Submission of 2 papers of publishable quality

· Oral candidacy evaluation

Completion of comprehensive exams, which includes

· Initial meeting with doctoral committee to determine topics for two scholarly papers

(One data analysis, and one theory and literature paper) based on two questions or problems proposed by your committee

· 30 days to complete the theory and literature paper

· 7 days to complete the data analysis paper

· Oral component, which consists in a question and answer session based on the two examination papers and the student’s work to date in the program

· The exam must include a specific Asian component

Dissertation work, which includes

· Dissertation proposal defense (written proposal (25-30 pages) and meeting with committee

· Dissertation

· Oral dissertation defense

· The topic of the dissertation must address Applied Linguistics and some aspect of Asian Studies

Faculty representation from Asian Studies on the following committees:

· The candidacy examination

· The written and oral examinations that follow the completion of course work

· The doctoral committee

Language Requirements

Students must show all-skills proficiency in one Asian language AND intermediate speaking competence in an additional language other than English. All-skills proficiency in a foreign language can be assessed through the following mechanisms: 1) native speaker status, 2) completion of graduate-level research using the foreign language, 3) study abroad, and 4) independent study or examination. All final determinations of all-skills proficiency will be made by a student’s Asian Studies doctoral advisor in consultation with the Asian Studies Director of Graduate Studies.

Candidacy

Students must pass a candidacy examination in the third semester of full-time graduate study. The purpose of the exam is to assess each student’s competence as an academic writer and his or her ability to do research and successfully complete the program. The exam is given orally and is not to exceed 60 minutes. During the hour, the student will be asked questions about the papers, his or her program of study, and research plans. In the event that the student does not schedule and pass the exam by the end of the third semester, he or she will be placed on probation and have until the end of the fourth semester to pass candidacy. Failure to pass candidacy by the end of the fourth semester will result in termination of one’s graduate assistantship. A single candidacy examination will contain both elements of Applied Linguistics and the dual-title offering.

The candidacy exam committee will be composed of faculty from Applied Linguistics, as well as at least one faculty member from Asian Studies program. The designated dual-title faculty member representing Asian Studies may be appointed from Applied Linguistics if he or she also holds a budgeted or courtesy appointment with the Asian Studies Program.

Committee Composition

The doctoral committee of a Ph.D. dual-title degree student must include a minimum of four faculty members, i.e., the chair and at least three additional members, all of whom must be members of the Graduate Faculty; the committee must include at least one representative from the Asian Studies faculty (holding either a budgeted or courtesy appointment). The chair of the committee can be a member of both the Applied Linguistics and the Asian Studies faculty, but in this case, an additional Asian Studies member should be on the committee (as the Outside Member).

Comprehensive Exam

After completing all course work, doctoral candidates for the dual-title doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics and Asian Studies must pass a written and oral comprehensive examination. The written portion consists of an initial meeting with the doctoral committee to determine topics for two scholarly papers, which contain a data analysis and a theory part (based on two questions or problems proposed by the student’s committee), a 30-day time frame (theory and literature) and 7-day time frame (data analysis) within which to write these papers, and an oral component, which consists in a question and answer session based on the two examination papers and the student’s work to date in the program. The Asian Studies program representative on the student’s doctoral committee must have input into the development of and participate in the evaluation of the comprehensive examination, and the comprehensive exam administered by Applied Linguistics must incorporate the dual-title offering.

Dissertation and Dissertation Defense

Upon completion of the doctoral dissertation, the candidate must pass a final oral examination (the dissertation defense) to earn the degree. Ph.D. students enrolled in the dual-title degree program are required to write and orally defend a dissertation on a topic that reflects their original research and education in both Applied Linguistics and Asian Studies.

Asian Studies Courses Available to Fulfill Requirements

ASIA 501 Asian Studies: Theories, Methods, and Archives I (1-3)

ASIA 502 Asian Studies: Theories, Methods, and Archives II (1- 3)

ASIA 401. East Asian Studies (3).

ASIA 594. Research Topics (1-15)

ASIA 595. Internship (1-18)

ASIA 596. Independent Study

ASIA 597. Special Topics in Asian Studies

ASIA 599. Foreign Studies (3 per semester, maximum of 6)

ASIA 600. Thesis Research Crosslisted, Concurrent, and Asia-Related Courses in Other Departments

APLNG 510. Second Language Reading (3). When appropriate.

APLNG 571. ‘Foreign’ Language Materials Development (3). When appropriate.

APLNG 572. Communication and Second Language Classrooms (3). When appropriate.

APLNG 573. Communicative Language Teaching (3). When appropriate.

APLNG 576. Language Socialization Across Home, School, and Community Contexts (3). When appropriate.

APLNG 584. Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Learning (3). When appropriate.

APLNG 591. Seminar in Second Language Acquisition (3). When appropriate.

APLNG 596. Individual Studies (1-9). When appropriate.

APLNG 597. Special Topics (1-9). When appropriate.

ENGL 597. Special Topics (e.g., Asian American Literary and Cultural Criticism) (3). When appropriate.

CHNS 452. Modern Chinese Literature and Culture (3)

CHNS 453. Chinese Film (3)

CMLIT 504. Studies in Literary Genres (3-6). When appropriate.

CMLIT 505. Studies in Literary Periods and Movements (3-6). When appropriate.

CMLIT 506. Studies in Literary Themes and Motifs (3-6). When appropriate.

CMLIT 510. Theory and Practice of Translation (3). When appropriate.

CMLIT 522. Comparative Seminar in Asian Literatures (1-12).

CMLIT 543. Literary Relations (3-6). When appropriate.

CMLIT 570. Forces in Contemporary Literature. When appropriate.

CMLIT 596. Individual Studies (1-9). When appropriate.

CMLIT 597. Special Topics (1-9). When appropriate.

JAPNS 452. Contemporary Japan: Culture and Trends (3)

JAPNS 453. Japanese Film (3)

JAPNS 454. Japanese Literature (3)

HIST 475Y. Modern India. (3)

HIST 480. Medieval Japan (3)

HIST 481. Modern Japan Since 1800 (3)

HIST 483. Chinese Society and Culture to 1800 (3)

HIST 484Y. History of Chinese Thought (3)

HIST 485. 19th Century China (3)

HIST 486. 20th Century China (3)

HIST 538. Topics in Rural History (3). When appropriate.

HIST 539. Topics in Military History (3). When appropriate.

HIST 562. Topics in Comparative Religion (3). When appropriate.

HIST 536. Religion and Society (3). When appropriate.

HIST 564. Topics in Asian Religions (3).

HIST 583. Topics in Traditional East Asian History (3).

HIST 584. Topics in Modern East Asian History (3).

HIST 587. Topics in Modern South Asian History (3)

HIST 592. Topics in Early Modern History (3). When appropriate.

HIST 596. Individual Studies (1-9). When appropriate.

HIST 597. Special Topics. E.g. Islam’s Orient: Islam, Nationalism, and Ethnic Violence in China (3). When appropriate.

PLSC 458. Government and Politics of East Asia (3)

PLSC 550. Comparative Politics: Theory and Methodology (3). When appropriate.

PLSC 551. Comparative Political Institutions (3). When appropriate.

PLSC 552. Comparative Political Behavior (3). When appropriate.

PLSC 553. Studies in Regional Politics (3). When appropriate.

PLSC 554. The Politics of Development (3). When appropriate.

PLSC 563. International Political Economy (3). When appropriate.

PLSC 564. International Organization (3). When appropriate.

PLSC 565. International Conflict (3). When appropriate.

PLSC 596. Individual Studies (1-9). When appropriate.

PLSC 597. Special Topics (1-9). When appropriate.

RLST 408. Hindu Studies (3)

RLST 483. Zen Buddhism (3)

In addition to these courses in recent years a number of courses have been offered under special topics numbers, or conventional numbers, with significant Asian Studies content. These include ENGL 471 (Rhetorical Traditions) taught by Xiaoye You; and ARTH 496 (Colonial Urbanism in Asia) and ARTH 597B (Seminar in Asian Architecture), taught by Madhuri Desai. This trend is likely to continue.