Chapter 2. Demystifying the process
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Ayşenur Sağdıç
Abstract
Receiving a doctoral degree is a crucial step for those aiming to research language-related real-world issues and to make scholarly contributions to the interdisciplinary field of applied linguistics. Applying to doctoral programs in applied linguistics requires a considerable amount of time and effort, and there are limited resources on how to successfully navigate this high-stakes process. This chapter aims to demystify the process by drawing on the personal experiences of applied linguistics faculty and doctoral students in North America. It also reports on the findings of a study that surveyed 60 current doctoral students’ experiences and 12 faculty members’ recommendations related to choosing, applying to, and getting accepted to doctoral programs in applied linguistics. The chapter offers practical, data-based suggestions for prospective doctoral students plotting their next steps as applied linguists.
Abstract
Receiving a doctoral degree is a crucial step for those aiming to research language-related real-world issues and to make scholarly contributions to the interdisciplinary field of applied linguistics. Applying to doctoral programs in applied linguistics requires a considerable amount of time and effort, and there are limited resources on how to successfully navigate this high-stakes process. This chapter aims to demystify the process by drawing on the personal experiences of applied linguistics faculty and doctoral students in North America. It also reports on the findings of a study that surveyed 60 current doctoral students’ experiences and 12 faculty members’ recommendations related to choosing, applying to, and getting accepted to doctoral programs in applied linguistics. The chapter offers practical, data-based suggestions for prospective doctoral students plotting their next steps as applied linguists.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Chapter 1. On the state of professional development in applied linguistics 1
- Chapter 2. Demystifying the process 7
- Chapter 3. Navigating graduate school and academia 21
- Chapter 4. Making the most of your applied linguistics conference experience 41
- Chapter 5. Towards achieving work-life balance in academia 49
- Chapter 6. Towards the successful completion of a doctoral dissertation 65
- Chapter 7. Navigating the academic job market 79
- Chapter 8. Handling interpersonal and departmental dynamics 99
- Chapter 9. Reviewing manuscripts for academic journals 113
- Chapter 10. Engaging with professional organizations 139
- Chapter 11. Supervising doctoral students and managing the supervisor-supervisee relationship 153
- Chapter 12. Crossing over 165
- Chapter 13. Preparing for tenure & promotion 181
- Index 203
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Chapter 1. On the state of professional development in applied linguistics 1
- Chapter 2. Demystifying the process 7
- Chapter 3. Navigating graduate school and academia 21
- Chapter 4. Making the most of your applied linguistics conference experience 41
- Chapter 5. Towards achieving work-life balance in academia 49
- Chapter 6. Towards the successful completion of a doctoral dissertation 65
- Chapter 7. Navigating the academic job market 79
- Chapter 8. Handling interpersonal and departmental dynamics 99
- Chapter 9. Reviewing manuscripts for academic journals 113
- Chapter 10. Engaging with professional organizations 139
- Chapter 11. Supervising doctoral students and managing the supervisor-supervisee relationship 153
- Chapter 12. Crossing over 165
- Chapter 13. Preparing for tenure & promotion 181
- Index 203
