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Sun Jun 20 2004

Support: Systemic Functional Ling: RAs, Simon Fraser U

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    Message 1: Systemic Functional Ling: Research Assoc, Simon Fraser University

     Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 15:33:41 -0400 (EDT)
    From: jacky <jackymagellan.org>
    Subject: Systemic Functional Ling: Research Assoc, Simon Fraser University




    University or Organization: Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada Department: Dept. of Education Rank of Job: Research Associate Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis, Systemic Functional Linguistics Required Language(s): English (Code = ENG)

    Description:

    Two applicants are being sought for the position of Research Associate to work on the project entitled Therapy as Discourse: A Functional Linguistic Analysis of the Therapeutic Process in Four Different Kinds of Couple's Therapy. This research is funded by the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada. The project is based at Simon Fraser University (Vancouver, Canada). The anticipated starting date is January 1st, 2005, and period of employment would be for 2-3 years.

    DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The proposed research brings to bear the resources of SFL theory and methodology to gain a better understanding of the therapy process at the level where it is, in practice, enacted; the unfolding conversation between therapists and clients. Specifically, the investigation is about how language is used in couples therapy, how language use changes over the course of therapy, and how this process provides clients with new linguistic resources in order to change their social relationships. We are also interested in how particular therapy orientations may be in practice constituted by the distinctive sequential use of specific linguistic resources and genres.

    The central aims in this research are: to explore and identify these linguistic resources and genres, and to evaluate the hypothesis that different generic sequences are used to realize different therapeutic approaches in couples therapy (e.g., multigenerational, narrative, strategic), and to explore how these approaches tend to facilitate specific kinds of client ontogenesis.

    In order to investigate these issues we propose to examine clinical data (therapy conversations) generated by experienced couples therapists in ecologically realistic circumstances for evidence of recurring linguistic patterns. We will use previously validated methods of linguistic analysis (SFL) to better understand how therapy sessions are realized by a series of linguistic genres, how different therapeutic approaches may be differentiated in terms of these specific linguistic patterns and how these different linguistic developments generate the particular changes the clients may experience in therapy

    REQUIREMENTS � M.A. degree � Background in Systemic Functional Linguistics � Enrolled in PhD program

    JOB DUTIES � Analyze therapy transcripts and video-tapes using an SFL approach � Ensure that the research lab is running effectively � May involve travel and extended stay to do research in Salzburg, Austria

    Application packages need to include: � an up-to-date curriculum vitae � samples of published work (or MA thesis) � summary letter highlighting the applicant's qualifications for the appointment and their research expertise. � 2 letters of recommendation

    Application packages can be sent by mail or emailed to Dr. Peter Muntigl.

    SALARY Either SSHRC Doctoral Student Stipend or RAship



    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Dr. Peter Muntigl Department of English, University of Salzburg Akademiestrasse 24 Salzburg, A-5020 Austria

    Position is open until filled.

    Contact Information: Dr. Peter Muntigl Email: peter.muntiglsbg.ac.at Tel: +43662 8044 4449 (Austria)

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