LINGUIST List 13.319

Tue Feb 5 2002

FYI: Master in Ling, Research Training, African Lang

Editor for this issue: Marie Klopfenstein <marielinguistlist.org>

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  • Kees Hengeveld, International MA and MPhil in Linguistics at U Amsterdam
  • D.Blakemore, nwcl pg training
  • Deo Ngonyani, Summer Cooperative African Languages Institute 2002

    Message 1: International MA and MPhil in Linguistics at U Amsterdam

     Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 18:39:19 +0100
    From: Kees Hengeveld <kees.hengeveldhum.uva.nl>
    Subject: International MA and MPhil in Linguistics at U Amsterdam


    As of September 2002, the University of Amsterdam offers a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and a Master of Arts (MA) Programme in Linguistics. Both programmes are taught in English or, in the case of language-specific courses, in the target language.

    The MPhil Programme in Linguistics is a one-year research oriented programme which offers the opportunity to specialize in a wide range of linguistic subdisciplines. The programme is open to a maximum of fifteen students and is offered to selected, highly qualified students with an MA in the field of Linguistics or an equivalent programme of at least four years of full-time study at university level. The Master of Arts (MA) Programme in Linguistics offers the same range of specializations, but aims at students with a BA in Linguistics or an equivalent programme of at least three years of full-time study at university level who wish to continue their studies at the University of Amsterdam.

    The University of Amsterdam is interested in attracting talented researchers, and offers a number of partial tuition waivers to students wishing to participate in the MPhil programme. Further partial tuition waivers are available for qualified students from EU-countries who wish to participate in the MA-programme.

    Further information about the programmes may be found at http://www.hum.uva.nl/graduateschool or requested from <graduateschoolhum.uva.nl>

    Message 2: nwcl pg training

     Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 13:55:55 -0000
    From: D.Blakemore <D.Blakemoresalford.ac.uk>
    Subject: nwcl pg training


    NORTH WEST CENTRE FOR LINGUISTICS

    RESEARCH TRAINING FOR POST-GRADUATES

    18 - 22 MARCH 2002

    UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

    COURSES IN THEORETICAL & APPLIED LINGUISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS

    INCORPORATING THE ANNUAL NWCL LECTURE (guest lecturer FRITZ NEWMEYER)

    SPONSORSHIP FOR UK STUDENTS (see web-site for details)

    FOLLOWED BY THE MANCHESTER PG CONFERENCE IN LINGUISTICS





    FEESNWCL Others students

    wholecourse �20 �25 singlesession �3.50 �5.00

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY 4 MARCH 2002

    For details of programme, accommodation, how to register

    http://www.nwcl.salford.ac.uk

    For any enquiries: <nwcl-languagessalford.ac.uk> Professor Diane Blakemore School of Languages and European Studies Research Institute University of Salford Salford M5 4WT United Kingdom Tel: 0161 2954948

    Visit the NWCL Web-site http://www.nwcl.salford.ac.uk

    Message 3: Summer Cooperative African Languages Institute 2002

     Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 17:20:38 -0500
    From: Deo Ngonyani <ngonyanipilot.msu.edu>
    Subject: Summer Cooperative African Languages Institute 2002


    Summer Cooperative African Language Institute (SCALI) 2002 at Michigan State University

    From June 19 through July 27, 2002, Michigan State University (MSU) will host the national Summer Cooperative African Language Institute (SCALI). The intensive five-week institute provides the equivalent of one-year of African language instruction with cultural exposure. SCALI is offered collaboratively by the nation's Title VI National Resource Centers for African Language and Area Studies with funding from the US Department of Education.

    Languages Offered

    Depending on the number of applicants, the following languages will be offered:

    1) Languages that will definitely will be offered if there are enough enrollments-at elementary (first year) and intermediate (second year) levels. Advanced Swahili (third year) also may be offered.

    Amharic, Swahili., Wolof, Yoruba, Zulu

    2) Languages that may be offered if there are enough enrollments at the elementary (first year) and intermediate (second year) levels.

    Akan/Twi (2nd year only), Bamana/Bambara/Mandingo, Bemba, Chewa/Nyanja, Fula/Fulfulde/Pulaar, Hausa, Igbo, Kikuyu, Lingala, Luganda, Malagasy, Oromo, Rwanda, Shona, Somali, Tigrinya, Tswana/Sesotho, West African Krio, Xhosa

    Application Procedure

    If you are interested in attending the SCALI, please indicate your intention and language interest by completing 'Expression of Interest' form on the SCALI website at:

    http://www.isp.msu.edu/AfricanStudies/Scali/scali.htm

    Filling the form does not commit you to attend. It will help in determining the demand for the languages.

    Title VI FLAS Fellowships are available from both MSU and other universities which have major African Studies Centers. Students can apply for a fellowship or register to attend SCALI for a particular language either online or with paper form available from the African Studies Center.

    Contact information:

    For general SCALI matters e-mail SCALImsu.edu

    For level and type of language offerings, and regarding language instructors;

    Prof. Deo Ngonyani, SCALI Director

    Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages

    A-626 Wells Hall -Michigan State University

    East Lansing, Michigan 48824-102720

    Phone: (517) 353-405120

    Fax: (517) 432-273620

    Email: ngonyanimsu.edu



    For general non-instructional SCALI matters;

    Kuria Githiora, SCALI Coordinator

    and Coordinator of National Coordination Program for African Languages.

    Center for Language Education And Research

    A700 Wells Hall, Michigan State University

    East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1027

    Phone: (517) 353-9780

    Fax: (517) 432-0473

    Email: SCALImsu.edu (or githior1msu.edu for non-SCALI matters)



    For FLAS fellowship matters;

    Dr. Yacob Fisseha, FLAS Coordinator and20

    Assistant Director, African Studies Center20

    African Studies Center, 100 International Center20

    Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1035

    Phone: (517) 353-1700

    Fax: (517) 432-1209

    Email: fissehamsu.edu

    - --------------------------------------------------- Deo Ngonyani Assistant Professor Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages Michigan State University A-614 Wells Hall East Lansing, MI 48824