LINGUIST List 21.4481 Mon Nov 08 2010 Support: Cantonese & Dialectology: PhD Student, Chinese U. of Hong Kong Editor for this issue: Matthew Lahrman <mattlinguistlist.org> To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.cfm. Directory         1.     Sze-Wing Tang , Cantonese; Chinese, Yue & Dialectology, Semantics, Syntax: PhD Student, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Message 1: Cantonese; Chinese, Yue & Dialectology, Semantics, Syntax: PhD Student, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Date: 06-Nov-2010 From: Sze-Wing Tang <swtangcuhk.edu.hk> Subject: Cantonese; Chinese, Yue & Dialectology, Semantics, Syntax: PhD Student, The Chinese University of Hong Kong E-mail this message to a friend Institution/Organization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Department: Department of Chinese Language and Literature Web Address: http://www.chi.cuhk.edu.hk/rcc/ Level: PhD Duties: Research,Project Work Specialty Areas: Semantics; Syntax Dialectology Required Language(s): Chinese, Yue (yue) Description: The Research Centre for Cantonese of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is pleased to invite applications for a PhD studentship in Chinese Language and Literature for up to three years on a research project on syntax and semantics of functional categories in Cantonese and other Chinese dialects, focusing on the postverbal particles and their preverbal counterparts. The interested candidate should hold a master degree in linguistics or Chinese language with specialization in linguistics. Some background in theoretical approaches to syntax and/or semantics is essential; a strong background is preferred. An excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English is essential, and a native or near-native knowledge of Cantonese would also be an asset. For the general requirements for the application and the application procedure, please visit the website of the Graduate School: http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/postgraduate_prospectus_rp.php Interested applicants should contact Prof. Sze-Wing Tang by email at swtangcuhk.edu.hk as soon as possible. In the application package, please indicate that the application is for the PhD studentship offered by the Research Centre for Cantonese (admission code: CHI). The position will remain open until filled. Applications for PhD positions funded by the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, who are interested in Chinese syntax and comparative dialectal grammar, are also welcomed. The application deadline is December 1, 2010. For the details, please visit: http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/hkphd/ More information about the Research Centre of Cantonese can be found at: http://www.chi.cuhk.edu.hk/rcc/ Information about the Department of Chinese Language and Literature: http://www.chi.cuhk.edu.hk/en Information about The Chinese University of Hong Kong: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/ Applications Deadline: 01-Dec-2010 Web Address for Applications: http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/postgraduate_prospectus_rp.php Contact Information:         Sze-Wing Tang         swtangcuhk.edu.hk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 08-Nov-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.