Cognitive Linguistics MA

Bangor University

Master

In Bangor

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Start date

    September

Cognitive Linguistics is a modern and innovative approach to the study of language and mind, and their relationship with embodied experience and culture. The MA provides a focused and comprehensive programme of graduate level training in the core subject matter of Cognitive Linguistics, including the most important theoretical frameworks. The subject matter covered includes conceptual structure and organisation, figurative language, grammar and mind, the relationship between language, thought and culture, lexical and cognitive compositional semantics, the issue of embodiment, and contemporary methodology in Cognitive Linguistics. The MA also provides a platform for those interested in pursuing an advanced research degree such as a PhD.

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Bangor (Gwynedd)
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About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Students will demonstrate an advanced, research level, knowledge of the various concepts and principles used in Cognitive Linguistic analyses, particularly when applied to grammatical analysis.

Students will understand the differences between Cognitive Linguistics and other approaches to linguistic analysis.

Students will be able to produce Cognitive Linguistic analyses of a range of phenomena.

Students will be able to form a critical understanding of a range of primary texts in journals and monographs that take a Cognitive Linguistic approach to language.

Students will be able to plan and conduct original research in this area of study.

2(ii) undergraduate degree normally required.

Applicants who do not speak English as their native language must pass the IELTS English test with a score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5).

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Approach
  • Cognitive Linguistics
  • Language and Communication
  • Linguistics
  • Cognitive
  • Issues in Cognitive Linguistics
  • Metaphor and Thought
  • Grammatical Systems and Change
  • Language Space and Time
  • The Bilingual Mind

Course programme

Students must take 180 Credits in total from the lists below: The modules for this degree vary each year, but a selection will be offered including: Issues in Cognitive Linguistics Metaphor and Thought Language and Communication Grammatical Systems and Change, Language Space and Time The Bilingual Mind Compulsory Modules Semester 1 QXL-4450: Language: A Cognitive Approach (20) Core Semester 2 QXL-4432: Linguistics Research Methods (20) Core credits from: QXL-4400: MA/MSc Dissertation (60) (Semester 3) Core or QCL-4400: Traethawd Hir MA/MSc (60) (Semester 3) Core 60 credits from: QXL-4408: L1 & L2 Sentence Processing (20) (Semester 2) QXL-4443: Language and Communication (20) (Semester 1) QXL-4446: Issues in Forensic Linguistics (20) (Semester 1) QXL-4457: Metaphor & Thought (20) (Semester 2) Optional Modules 20 credits from: QXL-4417: First Language Acquisition (20) (Semester 2) QXL-4418: L2 speech learning (20) (Semester 2) QXL-4435: Bilingual & Acquisition Issues (20) (Semester 1) QXL-4446: Issues in Forensic Linguistics (20) (Semester 1) QCL-4470: Agweddau ar Ddwyieithrwydd (20) (Semester 1) 0 credits from: Any QXS level 9 module(s) Non-native English speakers must take zero credit modules with ELCOS to help with their English (unless exempted by their tutor). This should be discused with their tutor in Welcome Week.

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