Non-native Language Proficiency

Ph.D. students are required to have in-depth knowledge of a language other than their native language. A non-native language is a language other than the student's native language: Students whose native language is not English may present English as a foreign language. Foreign language proficiency is required for one of two reasons: 1) The language is needed so that the student can conduct teaching, research, or other professional activities using the language as a medium, or 2) The language is needed so that the student can carry out linguistic analysis using data from that language.

In-depth knowledge of a foreign language is not required prior to matriculation.

For details on how the foreign language can be fulfilled, please refer to our current Graduate Student Handbook or the Graduate School Bulletin.