LINGUIST List 17.3038

Tue Oct 17 2006

Support: Hispanic Linguistics: MA / MSc Student, University of Pittsburgh

Editor for this issue: Svetlana Aksenova <svetlanalinguistlist.org>


Directory         1.    Erin O'Rourke, Hispanic Linguistics: MA / MSc Student, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA


Message 1: Hispanic Linguistics: MA / MSc Student, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Date: 16-Oct-2006
From: Erin O'Rourke <eorourkepitt.edu>
Subject: Hispanic Linguistics: MA / MSc Student, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA


Institution/Organization: University of Pittsburgh Department: Linguistics Level: MA / MSc Duties: Teaching Specialty Areas: Hispanic Linguistics

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The University of Pittsburgh is offering a limited number of graduate teaching assistantships to students applying to the MA/PhD program in Hispanic Linguistics through the Department of Linguistics for the upcoming 2007-2008 academic year. As part of the graduate program, students specialize in Hispanic Linguistics, including course work in Spanish phonology, syntax, dialectology and history of the Spanish language. In addition, students receive a solid foundation in general linguistics topics as well. Qualified applicants may be considered for a graduate teaching assistantship, which includes tuition and fee waivers, as well as a monthly stipend during the academic year. Graduate assistants teach undergraduate courses offered as part of the Spanish basic language program, which is administered through the Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures. Demonstration of native or native-like fluency in Spanish is necessary prior to appointment.

Application to the program and the teaching assistantship is completed through the same application, which is available online at: http://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/graduate/apply.htm

Web Address for Applications: http://www.linguistics.pitt.edu/graduate/apply.htm

Applications are due by: 15-Dec-2006

Contact Information: Graduate Program in Hispanic Linguistics lingpittpitt.edu Phone:(412) 624-5900 Fax:(412) 624-6130