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ling.ed.ac.uk>MSc/PhD in the EVOLUTION OF LANGUAGE & COGNITION One year taught Masters & PhD programme University of Edinburgh, UK What is it that makes us human? How did our brains evolve? What are the origins of human language? Why do we think the way we do? What are the mechanisms of biological, cultural and linguistic evolution? The University of Edinburgh is introducing a new Postgraduate Programme in the Evolution of Language and Cognition. Students will tackle the key questions that are at the heart of the recent renaissance in the scientific study of the origins and evolution of human language and cognition. The programme consists of two components: an interdisciplinary 1 year taught Masters degree, and a supervised PhD. Students will apply for one or the other degree, depending on background and experience. The MSc year can be used as preparation for the PhD. Human evolution is a topic for cognitive scientists, psychologists, linguists, archaeologists, anthropologists, biologists, and computer scientists. Because of this, the postgraduate programme will suit students from a wide range of backgrounds. If you are interested in learning more about the evolution of human cognition and language, and about the many disciplines that contribute to its study, we'd like to hear from you. We are now accepting applications for entry to the MSc in September 2004, and for entry to the PhD at any time. To find out more about the course, and what it will be like to live and work in Edinburgh, go to our website. Here you will also find full details about how to apply. http://www.ling.ed.ac.uk/lec/elc [Please feel free to pass on this email to anyone who might be interested.] Simon Kirby Language Evolution & Computation Research Unit School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences University of Edinburgh http://www.ling.ed.ac.uk/~simonMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue