Points of Contact
- Dr. Cristina Sanz, Director of Undergraduate Studies, sanzc@georgetown.edu
- Dr. Michael Ferreira, Department Chair, mjf62@georgetown.edu
Philosophy of Research
In our disciplines, research is defined as the ability to find the proper primary and secondary sources needed for building and refining an academic argument. In Linguistics, it also consists of data collection and analysis.
How to get started
Mostly, our undergraduate students are introduced to research in upper-level courses while writing their final research papers. They also learn the basics of conducting research through faculty members and in consultation with Jade Madrid, our reference librarian.
How to get connected with a faculty mentor
Through the DUS or by asking our faculty members directly, many times during or after a course taken with them.
Earning credit for undergraduate research
SPAN 3333 is a 1-2-3-credit course that provides students with an opportunity to engage deeply with a research project over the course of a semester. Students will choose one from a list of available projects in progress and will work on it with a faculty member and graduate student mentors throughout the semester. All projects share two common questions: How are Romance languages (Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan) learned and used, and how are learning and use affected by societal and individual variables? The projects can take place in the classroom, on computers, or in the field; specific topics will vary.
Getting paid for research
Students can get paid for research through HoyaWorks (off-campus positions). Typically, this option is for grad students, but undergraduates can apply and be hired as well.