Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
2 Years
On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: Explain concepts, modes of analysis and theoretical approaches to applied linguistics. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of a range of empirical linguistic phenomena, coupled with the relevant descriptive terminology. Demonstrate a good appreciation of the nature of human language, its structural properties and its functions. Demonstrate a critical ability to construct and evaluate linguistic arguments in the context of analysis of data and competing explanations.
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About this course
* You are normally expected to have an upper-second-class honours degree or above (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject and/or professional training and expertise.
* If English is not your first language, you will need an English language qualification (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575, computer-based TOEFL 233, or equivalent) completed within the last two years, unless evidence is provided that you have completed a degree in an English-speaking university.
* An interview may be required. ...
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Course programme
MA Bilingualism
Part-Time Programme
Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Applied linguistics has been taught at Birkbeck for over 30 years, making this one of the oldest departments in the world, by leading researchers in the field.
- Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach, with staff expertise in a wide range of sub-disciplines, from humanities to social sciences and life sciences.
- Strong research culture with a large number of MPhil/PhD students.
This programme provides a solid background in applied linguistics and will give you the opportunity to explore the linguistic, social and cognitive implications of bilingualism - in the individual and in social groups. It will also provide you with the necessary skills to carry out research in various areas of bilingualism.
We offer research supervision in a variety of sub-disciplines: second language acquisition; bilingualism; sociolinguistics; psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics; pragmatics; linguistic analysis; cross-cultural communication; translation studies. Your dissertation can cover one or more of these areas.
We are committed to an ongoing programme of innovation in teaching and research, which makes extensive use of a sophisticated IT base. Staff specialise in research into various aspects of language use and language functions in both the individual and society at large. Teaching and research are characterised by a strong cross-linguistic perspective, with academic staff combining an interest in the theoretical underpinnings of their various disciplines with an awareness of the practical implications of those disciplines. All academic staff are active in state-of-the-art teaching and research, and bilingualism at Birkbeck enjoys a strong international reputation for quality teaching and research.
We have established links with professional bodies such as SIETAR and charities such as CISV and Raleigh. Work placements in these charitable organisations are encouraged.
Requirements:
- You are normally expected to have an upper-second-class honours degree or above (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject and/or professional training and expertise.
- If English is not your first language, you will need an English language qualification (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575, computer-based TOEFL 233, or equivalent) completed within the last two years, unless evidence is provided that you have completed a degree in an English-speaking university.
- An interview may be required.
- A written book review of no more than 500 words may be requested to support your application.
- You must provide two references, at least one should be an academic reference.
Bilingualism