English and Applied Linguistics
This M.Phil, provides a 9 months’ taught course in descriptive, theoretical and applied linguistics together with training in research design and method. It is also designed to serve as an initial period of study for students in the Research Centre for English and Applied Linguistics who intend to continue with work towards either the M.Litt. or the Ph.D. Degree,
Lectures and classes are provided in four core-areas: The Structure of English (Phonology, Orthography, Morphology and Syntax); Meaning in English (Semantics, Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis); Psychology of Language Processing and Language Learning; Language Acquisition and Development.
In addition, candidates must undertake intensive study in two areas. One of these may be chosen from the core-areas, with the other selected from a list of options; or both may be selected from the list of options. The list of options will include some or all of the following: Psycholinguistics; Stylistics; Translation; Computer Assisted Language Learning; The Assessment of Language Proficiency; Parameters and Language Variation; Research Design; Pedagogical Grammar. Candidates will also be able to follow options provided within the M.Phil, programme in Linguistics.
All candidates who intend to proceed to the M.Litt. or the Ph.D. degree will be required lo follow the classes in Research Design.
The examination consists of:
(a) Two essays not exceeding 8,000 words in length each, on subjects approved
by the Degree Committee for the Faculty of English;
(b) eight essays, each of not more than 2,000 words in length, on topics chosen
from a list of topics announced by the Degree Committee, and falling within
the following fields, two topics being chosen from each field:
(i) English language: grammar, phonology, orthography.
(ii) English language: semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis.
(iii) Language acquisition and development.
(iv) Psychology of language processing and language learning.
At the discretion of the Examiners the examination may include an oral examination on the work submitted by the candidate.
Special Note
Candidates must enclose with their application two copies of each of the following: a piece of academic or published writing, a letter explaining why a fundamentally theoretical course appeals to them and a full cv.
Closing date for completed applications: 31 March.
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