LINGUIST List 17.1974

Thu Jul 06 2006

FYI: Master of Arts Programme in Romance Ling/Potsdam University

Editor for this issue: Kevin Burrows <kevinlinguistlist.org>

Directory         1.    Gerda Hassler, Master of Arts Programme in Romance Linguistics
Message 1: Master of Arts Programme in Romance Linguistics
Date: 06-Jul-2006
From: Gerda Hassler <hasslerrz.uni-potsdam.de>
Subject: Master of Arts Programme in Romance Linguistics


The Master of Arts programme in Romance Linguistics at Potsdam Universitybegins in fall semester 2006/07. Applicants must submit an officiallyattested true copy of his/her original study transcript and an officiallyattested true copy of his/her original degree certificate (Bachelor of Artsor similar) to the following address by 30th September 2006:Universität PotsdamVorsitzende des Prüfungsausschusses RomanistikPF 60 15 5314473 Potsdam

Building on knowledge gained from a linguistics curriculum at theundergraduate (BA) level, the MA programme focuses on providing in-depthknowledge and proficiency in the following areas of Romance Linguistics:systematic linguistics (phonology, syntax, lexics), variation linguistics,language change and language history, history of linguistics, textlinguistics, methods of linguistics. Using examples as illustration,courses deal with linguistic methods and language-theoretical approaches,particularly emphasising their practicability for research and theirscientific-theoretical and interdisciplinary relevance. Each studentcontributes to a collaborative research project and completes an own,self-directed research project as part of his/her Master’s thesis.

Students study one semester at a foreign university offering courses thatfulfil the requirements of the Master of Arts programme in Romance Linguistics.Besides acquiring research competence in Romance Linguistics and appliedfields, students attain proficiency in two Romance languages in accordancewith the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference forLanguages Level C2. Students also complete an internship as part of theirdegree requirements.

For further information, please contact:Professor Gerda Hasslerhasslerrz.uni-potsdam.de

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics