Language and Cultural Diversity

Master

In London

£ 8,100 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Our Language & Cultural Diversity MA examines the complex relationship between language and cultural diversity, and will equip you with an advanced knowledge of the major approaches to linguistic aspects of culture. Through the course you will develop the research skills and knowledge to support further study in empirical and applied linguistics.

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Location

Start date

London
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Start date

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About this course

Strong research environment including a number of research workshops and seminar series.
A broad range of module choices with three thematic areas, our MA courses are both research and professionally oriented.
Stimulating and intellectually challenging teaching and learning environment which aims to maximise your critical analysis skills and autonomous learning.
The Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication, with which you will automatically be affiliated during your time as a student, forms part of the King’s Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Centre, supported by the Economic and Social Research Council.
We occupy a prominent position in national and international research networks.

Our graduates use the skills which they develop with us to pursue careers in doctoral research, journalism, publishing, international relations and language-related professions such as teaching, translation and interpreting.

2:1 Bachelor's in linguistics, applied linguistics, English language, a modern language, or other similar and relevant degree.
Master's degree in linguistics, applied linguistics, English language, a modern language, or other similar and relevant degree.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

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Subjects

  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity
  • Linguistic
  • Linguistic Diversity
  • Language
  • Culture
  • Analysing Stories
  • English
  • Foreign languages
  • Philosophy of language
  • Language & Power

Course programme

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will take modules totalling 180-200 credits.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this course page for updates.

Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:
  • Researching Linguistic Diversity (20 credits)
  • Language, Identity & Culture (20 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 80-100 credits from a range of optional modules which may typically include:

  • Analysing Stories & Identities (20 credits)
  • English for Academic Purposes (15 credits)
  • Issues in Teaching & Learning Modern Foreign Languages (30 credits)
  • Key Debates in Philosophy of Language (15 credits)
  • Language & Power (30 credits)
  • Language Assessment (15 credits)
  • Language, Culture & Mind (20 credits)
  • Language, Culture & Society (20 credits)
  • Language, Discourse & Social Media (15 credits)
  • Linguistic Politeness (20 credits)
  • Materials Development in English Language Teaching (15 credits)
  • Psychology & Learning (30 credits)
  • Sociolinguistics (15 credits)
  • Teacher Education (15 credits)

If you are a part-time student, you will take the required modules Researching Linguistic Diversity and Language, Identity & Culture, as well as 40 to 60 credits of optional modules, in your first year. In your second year, you will usually take another 40 to 60 credits of optional modules and your dissertation module.

Additional information

Full time overseas fees: £16,500 per year (2019/20)

Language and Cultural Diversity

£ 8,100 VAT inc.