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UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS The Department of Language and Linguistics has been awarded three ESRC studentship quota awards to fund one MA student on each of the following advanced training courses in 1995-6: *** MA in Applied Linguistics *** MA in Sociolinguistics and Language Variation *** MA in Linguistics Awards cover the course fees and provide a subsistence allowance at current Research Council rates, and are open for UK/EU students. Nominations for the awards will be made by the Department, which proposes to select the best candidate for each award on a competition basis. Students wishing to apply for one of these awards should request an application form for the relevant scheme from the Graduate Admissions Secretary in the Department, making clear that they are are interested in the ESRC quota award. The Departmental closing date for consideration for the ESRC quota awards is Friday April 14th 1995. Short-listed candidates may be called for interview between April 14th and May 5th. *************************** The Department is a major centre for teaching and research in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics and has achieved the highest rating for its research activities in each of the three research selectivity exercises in the UK. Further details and an application form can be obtained from: Graduate Admissions Secretary, Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, COLCHESTER, CO4 3SQ, UK tel: +44 1206 872083 fax: +44 1206 872085 email: laladmsMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issueessex.ac.uk
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS PhD STUDENTSHIPS One fully-funded PhD Studentship (3 years) Applications are invited from UK/EU students to pursue doctoral research for up to three years. Fees will be paid by the University and students will receive a bursary from the Department at current Research Council rates. One part-funded PhD Studentship (3 years) Applications are invited from students anywhere in the world to pursue doctoral research for up to three years. UK/EU rate fees will be paid by the University and students will receive a bursary from the Department at current Research Council rates. Non UK/EU students will eb liable for the residue of the fees (current fee difference is 3,200 pounds per annum), although the possibility exists of applying for further support to the ORS. Students applying for either of the above studentships shoudl have a good first degree and be willing to investigate a topic compatible with the department's research priorities. Applications are particularly welcome from those wishing to pursue research in theoretical aspects of language acquisition (first or second), syntax, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics or phonology, but applicants with other interests should not be discouraged from applying. Successful candidates will be required to undertake limited teaching and/or research assistant duties. The closing date is 31st March 1995. ********************** The Department is a major centre for teaching and research in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics and has achieved the highest rating for its research activities in each of the three research selectivity exercises in the UK. Web page at http://www.essex.ac.uk Further details and an application form can be obtained from: Graduate Admissions Secretary, Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, COLCHESTER, CO4 3SQ, UK tel: +44 1206 872083 fax: +44 1206 872085 email: laladmsMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issueessex.ac.uk
*****ANNOUNCEMENT***** The Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development, Mahidol University will offer the regular and intensive courses "Thai for non-native speakers" to the public in summer 1995. Both courses are basic courses for beginners who do not have any previous knowledge of Thai. Students will acquire listening and speaking skills and learn how to communicate basic needs concerning: travel, polite social interactions, ordering food, asking for directions, making purchases, and telling time. Thai writing will also be introduced. Regular Course Time: March 20 -May 8, 1995 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.00 - 12.00 Place: Pata Department Store, Pinklao Branch (4th floor of KFC Building) Tuition: 5,900 baht (covering all learning materials, excursions, and refreshments) Application: By March 15, 1995 Intensive Course Time: July 17 - August 4, 1995 Monday through Friday, 9.30 - 14.30 Place, Tuition, and Application: To be announced. ************************************************************************ ******APPLICATION FORM****** Thai for non-native speakers Regular Course 1995 Title: Mr., Ms., Mrs., Miss First Name....................................... Last Name........................................ Institution............................................................ ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Mailing address........................................................ ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Telephone..........................Fax................................. E-mail................................. Signature.............................. Date................................... Please submit your application form to: Thai for non-native speakers Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development Mahidol university at Salaya Nakornpathom 73170 Tel. 441-9327, 441-9514, 441-9343 Fax. 441-9517 E-mail: grsbrMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issuemucc.mahidol.ac.th