The MA in Sociolinguistics will enable you to perform original research in the field of sociolinguistics by giving you a practical training in techniques and methodologies used in sociolinguistic analysis. You will also have the opportunity to develop your interest in areas such as the interface between variation and phonological and syntactic theory and empirical methods in the study of contemporary and historical data.
Overview
The MA in Sociolinguistics will: -Impart a general foundation and background in sociolinguistics -Give you a practical training in techniques used in sociolinguistic analysis -Enable you to apply your skills and knowledge to linguistic data -Introduce you to research questions and methodologies in sociolinguistics -Enable you to perform original research in sociolinguistics
Course structure
Autumn Term Students take modules worth 40 credits in the Autumn Term. The typical Autumn term modules are: -Language variation and change (10 credits) -Phonetics and phonology (10 credits) -Quantitative methods (10 credits) -Syntax (10 credits)
Spring Term In the second term you will take two 20-credit modules, typically: -Topics in language variation and change (20 credits) -Phonological variation and change (20 credits)
Summer Term and Summer vacation -Dissertation (80 credits)
All terms -Research training seminar (20 credits)
Visit the
Sociolinguistics - MA
page on the University of York website for more details!
Entry Requirements
You should normally hold or expect to receive at least a 2:1 or equivalent in your first degree.
Last Updated
17 February 2017
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