Dr. Gennaro Chierchia

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Biography

Gennaro Chierchia is the Interim Chair of the Department of Linguistics and holds the Haas Foundations Professorship in Linguistics at Harvard University. His research focuses on various aspects of linguistic theory, particularly in semantics and the interface between syntax and semantics. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of language development, language pathology, and the cognitive processes involved in language processing. His interdisciplinary approach combines insights from philosophy of language and pragmatics to explore how meaning is constructed and understood in natural languages. Chierchia is recognized for his work on the semantics of linguistic expressions and how they relate to broader philosophical questions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).