The Doctor of Philosophy in Language Studies offers students a broader understanding of the language and its linguistic, philosophical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions.
Doctor of Philosophy in Language Studies with specialization in English and Filipino
The Doctor of Philosophy in Language Studies with specialization in English and Filipino program offers students a broader understanding of the language and its linguistic, philosophical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions. It aims to develop research-oriented language mentors, language researchers, and specialists with a high degree of preparation and research orientation that will give them credence to defend or argue the efficacy of language programs viewed from various perspectives.
Doctor of Philosophy in Language Education with Specialization in English
Basic Courses (12 units)
- Philosophy of Language
- Language and Literature
- Structure of English
- Qualitative Research in Language
Major Courses (24 units)
- Psycholinguistics
- Sociolinguistics
- Pragmatics
- Discourse Analysis
- Grammatical Models
- Semiotics
- Intercultural Communication
- Language Policy and Planning
- Phonology
Cognate Courses (6 units)
- Language Assessment and Testing
- Lexicography
- Problems in Composition
- Translation
Additional Requirements
- The Life and Philosophy of St. John Baptist De La Salle
- Foreign Language
- Comprehensive Examinations
- Dissertation Seminar
- Dissertation Writing
Doctor of Philosophy in Language Education with Specialization in Filipino
Basic Courses (12 units)
- Pilosopiya ng wika
- Wika at Literatura
- Estruktura ng Wikang Filipino
- Kwalitatibong Pananaliksik sa Wika
Major Courses (24 units)
- Sikolingguwistika
- Sosyolingguwistika
- Pragmatika
- Pagsusuri sa Diskursong Filipino
- Semiotika
- Interkultural na Komunikasyon
- Pagpaplanong Pangwika
- Ponolohiya ng wikang Filipino
- Pagsasalingwika
Cognate Courses (6 units)
- Mga Suliranin sa Akademikong Sulatin
- Pagtataya at Pagsusulit-wika
- Leksikograpiya
- Estruktura ng Wikang Filipino
- Kulturang Popular
Additional Requirements
- Ang Pilosopiya ng Edukasyon ni St. John Baptist De La Salle
- Foreign Language
- Comprehensive Examinations
- Seminar sa Disertasyon
- Pagsulat ng Disertasyon
- Original and two photocopies of his/her transcript of records
- Accomplished application form
- Two letters of recommendation from previous professors or employers
- Two copies of 2 x 2 picture
- An interview with the CLAC GS director and/or CLAC Dean
- Satisfactory test results in the Graduate Admission Examination
- The maximum residency for master’s program shall be seven (7) years and nine (9) years for doctorate program including thesis/ dissertation writing (CHED Memorandum Order series of 2007, section 18).
- A student who fails to complete the program within the given period will have to enroll six (6) units of refresher courses with additional three (3) units for each of the succeeding years unt il the completion of the degree. The refresher courses to be enrolled are the following: Research, Statistics, and major subjects.