Linguistics

['Meaning', 'Structure', 'Research Skills', 'Sounds', 'Guided Reading in Linguistics', 'Sociolinguistic Theory', 'Topics in Syntax', 'Literary Stylistics: New Directions', 'Language Processing', 'English Phonetics', 'Quantitative Research Methods', 'Research Dissertation', 'enable you to obtain a postgraduate qualification (MA) in one year, and provide a smooth transition to doctoral work if you wish to pursue your studies further', 'develop your critical awareness of research methodologies in linguistics', 'offer a learning experience which is informed by the latest research and scholarship, and which requires you to engage with aspects of the discipline at the frontiers of knowledge', 'provide further development of critical, analytical and other transferable skills acquired at first degree level.', 'terminology as required for linguistic description and theory and explanation', 'the interdisciplinary nature of linguistics', 'the description and organisation of sound systems: ie phonetics and phonology', 'the structures of individual words and sentences: ie morphology and syntax', 'the way meanings are generated: ie semantics and pragmatics', 'language varieties, styles and registers', 'language acquisition.', 'critical reflection and evaluation of complex material', 'research methodology: the ability to gather, organise and deploy evidence, data and information from a number of sources.', 'development of reasoned arguments on the basis of evidence.', 'synthesising and summarising information from a number of sources', 'reaching independent judgements about data or theory', 'identifying and selecting appropriate methodologies for research aims', 'understanding of ethical issues in the collection, handling and processing of data.', 'knowledge and critical understanding of theory and methodology in linguistics, and an ability to apply these independently', 'appropriate presentation of linguistic data using charts, graphs, tables', 'evaluation and interpretation of linguistic data, in accordance with relevant theories and concepts of the (sub)discipline', 'the ability to identify linguistically valid arguments, and to distinguish descriptive from prescriptive judgements.', 'oral communication: the ability to communicate effectively the results of study to both specialist and non-specialist audiences', 'written communication: the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing in an appropriate register', 'IT: a high level of competence in information processing using relevant databases and online research', 'teamwork: effective interaction within small groups, exercising personal responsibility and appropriate decision-making skills', 'time management: effective note-taking, management of your own learning, conducting independent research, taking the initiative and meeting deadlines', 'high-level problem-solving skills in a variety of contexts.']