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English Language & English Linguistics: Applied

University of Glasgow

School of Critical Studies
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Location: Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of University of Glasgow

* In the most recent independent review of research quality (RAE 2008), English Language and Literature at Glasgow was rated in the UK’s top ten.
* You will have access to a number of spoken corpora for linguistic analysis as well as professional standard equipment for the analysis of speech data in the Glasgow University Phonetics Lab (GULP).
* You will take a course in the University of Glasgow’s Language Centre which provides the opportunity to explore classroom practices and methodology.
* You will have the opportunity to undertake a research project on a topic of your choice.


Contents

MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

In the first half of the programme you will learn through a combination of lectures, regular supervisions, formative essay writing and attendance at supplementary classes and seminars. Assessment includes a portfolio of essays.

In Semester 1 you will undertake a number of core courses in modern English Language and English Linguistics, and TESOL:

English Language

* Phonetics, Sociolinguistics, Discourse analysis

TESOL

* Classroom processes: Introduction to teaching and learning
or
* Language learning and applications to the classroom

In Semester 2 you will choose two subject areas for advanced-level study in Semester 2.

In Semester 1 and 2 you will take a course in research skills and methods.

The second half of the programme is dedicated to your individual dissertation work, under the guidance of two assigned supervisors.

IELTS

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.

Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.

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Requirements

You should:

* have a good first degree in a relevant subject: high 2.1 or 1st class in the British system; mainly A grades with some B grades in other systems
* a 200 word statement on why you wish to take the MSc in English Language and Linguistics
* a sample of your own written work (approx 2000 words). This can be from a previous degree you have completed. You are required to submit material that is entirely your own original work, except where clearly indicated.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

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You can contact Dr Jennifer Smith / Meg MacDonald to ask a question about English Language & English Linguistics: Applied at University of Glasgow.

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