LINGUIST List 22.647 Tue Feb 08 2011 Support: Disc Analysis: PhD Student, U. of Northumbria, Newcastle, UK 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.     Mimi Huang , Cognitive Stylistics, Discourse Analysis, Language Learning and Teaching, Language Attitudes: PhD Student, Northumbria, Newcastle, United Kingdom Message 1: Cognitive Stylistics, Discourse Analysis, Language Learning and Teaching, Language Attitudes: PhD Student, Northumbria, Newcastle, United Kingdom Date: 08-Feb-2011 From: Mimi Huang <mimi.huangnorthumbria.ac.uk> Subject: Cognitive Stylistics, Discourse Analysis, Language Learning and Teaching, Language Attitudes: PhD Student, Northumbria, Newcastle, United Kingdom E-mail this message to a friend Institution/Organization: Northumbria Department: Humanities Web Address: http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/ Level: PhD Duties: Research Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis Cognitive Stylistics, Language Learning and Teaching, Language Attitudes Description: The School of Arts and Social Sciences at Northumbria University is offering a number of PhD studentships. Please see the information and web links below for studentship opportunities in the area of language and linguistics. Deadline for application is Tuesday 1st March, 2011. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 4 April 2011. Research studentships website: http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/researchandconsultancy/graduateschool/prospectivepgrs/studentships/sass/ Language Learning and Teaching (Ref: ECW4) This includes both first and second language learning, especially the later stages of development and the acquisition of academic literacy in the first or second language; language teaching and assessment; individual differences in acquisition and ultimate attainment; classroom centred research; and teacher education and development. Language Attitudes/Folklinguistics (Ref: ECW5) The study of language attitudes is a key dimension in the building of sociolinguistic theory. Joining a team of established and active researchers in folklinguistics, applications involving innovative techniques measuring attitudes towards language variation amongst first language and/or second language users are particularly welcomed. (Critical) Discourse Analysis and Stylistics (Ref: ECW6) Discourse analysis is a vibrant and interdisciplinary field which includes research areas such as critical discourse analysis, stylistics, and language and gender. We particularly welcome applications from candidates interested in cognitive approaches to discourse analysis and/or the discourse and stylistic features in the use of contemporary Chinese-English in both literary and non-literary contexts. Successful applicants will receive: - A full fee waiver (home and EU students only) - A bursary of up to £13,590 per annum - A 30-hour teaching preparation course involving teaching practice and shadowing of experienced staff - A dedicated work station within a good quality working environment - Access to funds to support research expenses (conferences or archive visits) Who we are looking for: We are looking to recruit candidates of the highest quality with the capability of submitting excellent theses within the standard PhD duration of 3 years. You will need to demonstrate a strong performance in your first degree (probably a first) as well as a good MA qualification. We will, however, consider candidates straight from undergraduate degrees where there is evidence of exceptional academic ability. Prospective candidates from overseas should contact us concerning entry requirements (at az.pgrnorthumbria.ac.uk). Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact: Professor Allan Ingram, allan.ingramnorthumbria.ac.uk To apply, please use the School of Arts and Social Sciences online application form and submit to Scott Burdon at az.pgrnorthumbria.ac.uk. Applications Deadline: 01-Mar-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/researchandconsultancy/graduateschool/prospectivepgrs/studentships/sass/ Contact Information:         Mr Scott Burdon         az.pgrnorthumbria.ac.uk Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 08-Feb-2011       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.