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Communication and Information Studies: Discourse and Argumentation Studies – (M.A.)
University of Amsterdam
Graduate School for Humanities
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 10,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Amsterdam
The programme in Discourse and Argumentation Studies aims to provide students with a solid foundation for understanding the way language is used for informative and argumentative purposes.
The programme presents an overview of descriptive and normative research in language use covering conversational analysis, style, classical and modern rhetoric, informal logic, fallacies and juridical and conversational argument. Students will acquire knowledge of and insight into the main normative and theoretical approaches to the study of argumentation. This includes: Pragma-dialectics and the main theoretical approaches to the study of discourse, including speech act theory and conversation analysis. Students also gain the skills needed to analyse argumentative discourse, to read, evaluate and research and produce both written and oral reports on findings. The programme is unique in the way it combines courses in discourse analysis and argumentation theory. It was conceived and is taught by scholars who applied insights from these two fields to develop and extend the approach to the study of argumentative discourse known as Pragma-Dialectics.
Contents
This programme has several key objectives. First it aims to give students a general introduction to the field of discourse and argumentation studies. It also gives them the opportunity to gain practical experience in the descriptive and normative analysis of argumentative discourse. Building on this foundation, the programme provides students with more specialised and profound knowledge of and insight into the fields of discourse analysis and argumentation theory. Finally, the programme offers students the tools necessary for conducting independent evaluations and research in the field of discourse and argumentation studies.
Programme outline
The programme yields 90 ECTS credits: 72 credits for core courses and internships, and 18 credits for a thesis. The core courses and electives depend on the student's previous qualifications. The choice of courses is subject to the approval of the academic adviser.
The specific number of credits a student is required to obtain through coursework is determined by the admissions committee and is based on the student's previous qualifications. Given the unique character of this programme and its advanced level, students should plan on needing one-and-a-half years to fulfil all the requirements.
Thesis
The thesis reports on research are carried out by the student under the supervision of two academic staff members involved in the programme. The subject of the thesis must be mutually agreed upon by the student and the academic adviser(s).
Degree requirements
Discourse and Argumentation Studies is a programme in Communication and Information Studies. Students who successfully complete this programme receive a Master's degree in Communication and Information Studies and the title Master of Arts (MA).
Credit transfer
Students who show exceptional promise during a Regular or Professional programme are encouraged to continue their studies in a Research programme. Once students are admitted to the Research programme, they can transfer credits earned during their previous course of study towards their Research programme degree. The examination committee determines which courses qualify for transfer.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Grade average: Grade average If you wish to complete a Master's or Professional Master's programme successfully we recommend that you have an overall grade point average (GPA) of B/3.0 (American system), 2.1 (an upper second class degree in the British system), C (ECTS-system), or 7.0 (Dutch system).
Written request: Motivation letter State in about 300 words why you wish to attend this specific programme. In addition: A sample of your best academic written work in English of ten to twenty pages maximum. This may be (an extract of) a paper or thesis written by you in English or an English summary of a paper/thesis written by you in another language.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A2
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- IELTS listening: 7
- IELTS reading: 7
- IELTS writing: 7
- IELTS speaking: 7
- TOEFL internet based: 100
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
The University of Amsterdam:
The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast
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