Suggested Timeline for Completing the ACL PhD

Below is a suggested timeline for completing requirements for the Asian Cultures and Languages Ph.D. in a timely manner.

First Year of the ACL PhD

• Complete ANS 395 Proseminar in Asian Studies
• Start coursework in Major Area of Specialization
• Start coursework in Minor Area of Specialization (can be primary language of study)
• Continue taking coursework in primary language of study (if it is not the Minor)
• Present original research at graduate student conferences
• Apply for external funding for summer study abroad and for the following academic year
• Summer abroad or completing intensive language study

 Second Year of the ACL PhD

• Continue taking coursework for Major Area of Specialization
• Complete coursework for Minor Area of Specialization
• Begin Research Methods requirement
• Start coursework in second Asian language or research language
• Present original research at graduate student and regional conferences
• Apply for external funding for summer and following academic year
• Summer abroad or completing intensive language study

 Third Year of the ACL PhD

• Complete coursework for Major Area of Specialization
• Complete Research Methods requirement
• Complete coursework in second Asian language or research language
• Prepare and complete comprehensive exams
• Defend dissertation prospectus
• Advance to candidacy
• Present original research at conferences
• Apply for external funding for summer and following academic year
• Summer abroad conducting dissertation research

 Fourth Year of the ACL PhD

• Conduct Research Abroad
• Apply for external funding for following academic year

Fifth Year of the ACL PhD

• Write dissertation
• Present original research at conferences
• Submit publications to appropriate academic journals
• Attend academic job professionalization workshops
• Apply for external funding for following academic year

Sixth Year of the ACL PhD

• Compile job portfolio and applications
• Present original research at national conferences (example: AAS)
• Revise and resubmit publications to appropriate academic journals
• Complete dissertation
• Defend dissertation and graduate with PhD