Dr. Tanya Bondarenko

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tanya Bondarenko is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Harvard University, where she also serves as the Director of the WOLF Lab. Her research focuses on aspects of syntax and semantics, contributing to studies in various language families including Algonquian, Altaic (including Turkic and Mongolic), Kartvelian, and Slavic languages. Dr. Bondarenko's work is recognized for integrating fieldwork methodologies into the exploration of linguistic structures. She has an active role in advancing research in her areas of specialty, working to document and analyze under-researched languages. Tanya is currently on leave for the academic year 2025-26.

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).