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Sociolinguistics (Research) MA, PGDip

Postgraduate

In Newcastle Upon Tyne ()

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

Profile This course explores 20th-century history of linguistics and the philosophy of linguistics. Tensions between different conceptions of language, the issues surrounding research methodology in linguistics, sociolinguistics and the sociology of language are examined. This Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised course is designed to prepare you for doctoral study.      

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Sociology

Course programme

Modules Compulsory modules
  • HSS8007 Introduction to the Nature of Explanation and Enquiry
  • HSS8005 Introduction to Quantitative Methods
  • SEL8639 Ethno-Linguistic Variation and Change
  • SEL8163 The Sociolinguistics of Language and Society
  • SEL8365 The Social History of English (Semester 1)
  • HSS8004 Qualitative Methodology in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • HSS8002 Information Skills

Masters students, you will take the following compulsory module:

  • SEL8501 MA Sociolinguistics Dissertation

Modules might change for your year of entry.


Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

  • linguistics
  • a language (with or without another subject, eg English and French)
  • a discipline primarily involving the scientific study of human cognition or behaviour (eg cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, sociology)

Sociolinguistics (Research) MA, PGDip

Price on request