Programmes

Objectives

This programme is a research-oriented doctoral programme dedicated to cultivating adept professionals who are inclined toward intensive exploration and innovative research in the field of applied language sciences. It encompasses interdisciplinary studies in applied linguistics, translation studies, language education, translation education, language technology, and educational psychology, addressing diverse issues in the global development of language sciences. Students will gain a solid foundation in the core theories and methodologies of language sciences, and master skills and technologies in digital linguistics such as natural language processing, corpus analysis, machine translation, and generative artificial intelligence. The programme encourages students to explore intersections between language and technology, translation studies, psychology, education, and sociology, fostering the creation of groundbreaking research directions that support the development of language and cultural industries and meet the communication needs of multilingual societies.

Highlights

●　The first PhD programme in China focused on language science research, representing a milestone for the field
●　Closely aligned with the development of language and cultural industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, supporting regional economic and cultural exchange, with a special emphasis on multilingual conversion and cross-cultural communication skills
●　Advancing the development of applied language sciences through exploration of interdisciplinary integration with artificial intelligence, language education, translation studies, education, psychology, computer science, and sociology, with a focus on innovation and application in areas such as intelligent language education and human-machine collaborative translation
●　Enriching students' understanding of multilingual environments and cultural diversity, supporting the practical application of language policy, translation, education, and cross-cultural communication

Overview

Duration: 3 Years
Credit Requirements: 30 Credits
Medium: English