Dr. Gaillynn Clements

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gaillynn Clements is a socio-historical linguist whose research originally focused on the speakers of the rural Southern United States. Her work specifically explored gendered speech through the lens of social network analysis. She has engaged in pedagogy related to linguistics, focusing on the linguistic integration and preparedness of graduate students in TESOL Master's Education programs. Clements has researched and published extensively on linguistic discrimination in academia, including issues of ADA compliance in linguistics. Her recent appointments include serving as a Lecturing Fellow in the Department of Linguistics since 2022 at Trinity College of Arts & Sciences at Duke University.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturing Fellow

— Present

Department of Linguistics, Duke University • Durham, NC

Responsibilities include teaching and research in the field of linguistics.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)