Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Computational Linguistics: PhD Student, Stockholm University
Institution/Organization: Stockholm University
Department: Department of Linguistics
Web Address: http://www.ling.su.se/ASV/engelska/eng-text.html
Level: PhD
Duties: Research
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics
Description:
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University invites applications for a
four-year studentship within its PhD programme in Computational Linguistics,
with start date January 1, 2010.
We would especially welcome thesis projects with a potential for
cross-fertilizing areas within the department and/or with partners in the Human
Language Technology Center in the Stockholm-Uppsala University Network
(http://www.uu.se/suun/eng/hltcenter.php). For example, the thesis project might
involve one of the profile areas of the department, language typology (see
http://www.ling.su.se/ASV/engelska/eng-text.html) or early language acquisition
in children. It might also relate to activities within the Userware Laboratory
at the Swedish Institute of Computer Science (SICS), such as data-oriented
models of semantics. Examples of other such cross-border areas are symbolic and
statistical methods for parsing and computational linguistics for
under-resourced languages.
The deadline for applications is October 29, 2009. Applications should be sent
by ordinary mail to Stockholms universitet, Registrator/PA, 106 91 Stockholm,
Sweden, and should include the following:
1. CV with information about earlier studies, jobs and publications;
2. a copy of written works that are referred to in the application;
3. contact information for two reference persons;
4. a sketch of up to 6,000 words describing a possible thesis project.
Please indicate the reference number Ref.nr SU 617-2168-09 on your application!
Further inquiries should be directed to Associate Professor Mats Wirén
(mats.wiren@...).
General information
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree including at least an equivalent of
the Swedish "magister" programme in General Linguistics. This programme focuses
on linguistic theory and comprises four years of study including the writing of
two research papers. Applicants from all countries are welcome. Knowledge of
Swedish is not a formal requirement but students are strongly advised to acquire
a working knowledge of Swedish as soon as possible (language courses are offered
by the university). Additional details on the general admission requirements for
postgraduate studies at Stockholm University can be found at
http://www.su.se/english/study/postgraduate-studies.
During the period of the studentship, the student is a regular employee of the
University. The beginning salary is 21,600 SEK a month (approximately 2,100
Euros or 3,100 USD).
The first period of employment is for one year. The employment contract can then
be renewed for at most two years at a time, up to a total of four years, or, if
the student accepts teaching or administrative duties at the department (not
exceeding 20% of full time), maximally five years.
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University (http://www.ling.su.se)
has about 60 employees, which makes it one of the larger departments at the
Faculty of Humanities. The department is organized into six sections, namely,
General Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Phonetics, Sign Language for the
Deaf, Swedish for the Deaf, and Modern Greek. The research at the Department of
Linguistics belongs to one of fifteen areas at Stockholm University which have
been graded as "leading research" in the sense of being nationally leading and
having a high international status (see
http://www.su.se/english/research/leading-research-areas/humanities-law-and-social-sciences).
The department is a member of the Human Language Technology Center in the
Stockholm-Uppsala University Network (http://www.uu.se/suun/eng/hltcenter.php),
and participates in the Swedish National Graduate School of Language Technology
(GSLT, http://www.gslt.hum.gu.se/).
Application Deadline: 29-Oct-2009
Web Address for Applications: http://www.su.se/english/study/postgraduate-studies
Contact Information:
Professor Mats Wirén
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Anthropological Linguistics, Language Documentation & South Caucasus Region: PhD Student, ARISC, USA
Institution/Organization: ARISC
Department:
Web Address: http://www.arisc.org
Level: PhD
Specialty Areas: Anthropological Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language Documentation
Description:
The American Research Institute of the Southern Caucasus (ARISC) announces the
availability of US graduate fellowships in support of research in the South
Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia,and/or Azerbaijan). We anticipate making four to six
awards of a maximum of $1500 each. Projects in all fields in the social
sciences and humanities are eligible. Proposals will be judged on their quality
and on the potential of the research to strengthen scholarship on the Southern
Caucasus. The purpose of the fellowship is to help cover travel to and/or
living expenses in the Southern Caucasus. During his/her stay in the Southern
Caucasus, the fellow is expected to give an ARISC sponsored presentation on a
subject related to his/her research. The fellow will acknowledge ARISC in any
publication that emerges from the research carried during the fellowship.
Application requirements: Please send a complete application including the
application form, a project statement of not more than 3 pages, work schedule,
budget, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation by November 20, 2009
to info "at" arisc.org. All information must be received by November 20, 2009 in
order for the applicant to be considered for the fellowship.
Please see http://arisc.org/RESOURCES/Funding-Opportunities/ARISC-Fellowships
for the full description of the fellowship as well as the application form.
Application Deadline: 20-Nov-2009
Web Address for Applications: http://arisc.org/RESOURCES/Funding-Opportunities/ARISC-Fellowships
Contact Information:
Talin Lindsay
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Ling & Literature, Interdisciplinary Research: PhD Student, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
Institution/Organization: Freie Universität Berlin
Department: Cluster Languages of Emotion
Web Address: http://www.languages-of-emotion.de/en/graduate-program.html
Level: PhD
Duties: Research
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Ling & Literature
Interdisciplinary Research
Description:
Funded within the Excellence Initiative of the German Research Foundation
(DFG), the Graduate School of the Cluster "Languages of Emotion" has as its
aim the supervision of exceptional dissertation projects pertinent to the
research of the Cluster. The graduate school offers intensive and individual
supervision of the thesis as well as a structured course of studies.
The research of the cluster is dedicated to the complex interrelations between
the use of signs/symbols, the transfer of emotions, aesthetic practices,
mental dispositions and affective modes of constructing both personal and
social identities the cluster. The graduate school focuses on the following
research areas:
- the relations between affective phenomena and various representational
media (language, sound, image);
- the artistic practices and poetics of (re)presenting/ shaping emotion;
- correlations between emotional and linguistic competencies (and their
disorders)
- modes of emotion modelling at the level of cultural codes and patterns of
social behavior and identity.
Applicants interested in pursuing a doctorate with an emphasis in one of the
cluster´s research areas must have a completed degree (M.A. or the
equivalent) with above average marks by mid-April in one of the disciplines:
Anthropology, Biology, Dance Studies, Film Studies, Japanese Studies, History
of Art, Linguistics, Literary History and Criticism (Comparative Literature,
Classical Greek and Latin Studies, English and American Studies, German
Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, Slavic Studies) Musicology, Near
Eastern Studies, Neuropsychiatry, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology,
Religious Studies, Sociology, and Theater Studies.
The Graduate School will award 10 Scholarships per year. In the course of the selection process, the selection committee will decide upon these scholarships. Scholarships are awarded for three years; however, continuation of the degree course as well as the extension of the scholarship is subject to a favourable evaluation of the student's progress at the end of each academic year.
Applications should be submitted by January 31st, 2010. The program of study will begin in October 2010.
All obligatory application materials - completed application form, statement of purpose (max. 3 pages), outline of dissertation project of 8-10 pages, overview of experiences and skills relevant to the chosen field of studies (table form), attested copies of earned degrees, proof of language skills (in case that these languages are not mother tongue: German level DSH2; TestDaF4/4; English level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or equal) - as well as additional materials (2 letters of reference, writing sample) must be received at the address shown below.
Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2010
Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Dr. Markus Edler
Freie Universität Berlin, Graduate School Languages of Emotion
Habelschwerdter Allee 45
Berlin 14195
Germany
Contact Information:
Dr. Markus Edler
Department: Cluster Languages of Emotion
Web Address: http://www.languages-of-emotion.de/en/graduate-program.html
Level: PhD
Duties: Research
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Ling & Literature
Interdisciplinary Research
Description:
Funded within the Excellence Initiative of the German Research Foundation
(DFG), the Graduate School of the Cluster "Languages of Emotion" has as its
aim the supervision of exceptional dissertation projects pertinent to the
research of the Cluster. The graduate school offers intensive and individual
supervision of the thesis as well as a structured course of studies.
The research of the cluster is dedicated to the complex interrelations between
the use of signs/symbols, the transfer of emotions, aesthetic practices,
mental dispositions and affective modes of constructing both personal and
social identities the cluster. The graduate school focuses on the following
research areas:
- the relations between affective phenomena and various representational
media (language, sound, image);
- the artistic practices and poetics of (re)presenting/ shaping emotion;
- correlations between emotional and linguistic competencies (and their
disorders)
- modes of emotion modelling at the level of cultural codes and patterns of
social behavior and identity.
Applicants interested in pursuing a doctorate with an emphasis in one of the
cluster´s research areas must have a completed degree (M.A. or the
equivalent) with above average marks by mid-April in one of the disciplines:
Anthropology, Biology, Dance Studies, Film Studies, Japanese Studies, History
of Art, Linguistics, Literary History and Criticism (Comparative Literature,
Classical Greek and Latin Studies, English and American Studies, German
Studies, Romance Languages and Literatures, Slavic Studies) Musicology, Near
Eastern Studies, Neuropsychiatry, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology,
Religious Studies, Sociology, and Theater Studies.
The Graduate School will award 10 Scholarships per year. In the course of the selection process, the selection committee will decide upon these scholarships. Scholarships are awarded for three years; however, continuation of the degree course as well as the extension of the scholarship is subject to a favourable evaluation of the student's progress at the end of each academic year.
Applications should be submitted by January 31st, 2010. The program of study will begin in October 2010.
All obligatory application materials - completed application form, statement of purpose (max. 3 pages), outline of dissertation project of 8-10 pages, overview of experiences and skills relevant to the chosen field of studies (table form), attested copies of earned degrees, proof of language skills (in case that these languages are not mother tongue: German level DSH2; TestDaF4/4; English level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or equal) - as well as additional materials (2 letters of reference, writing sample) must be received at the address shown below.
Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2010
Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Dr. Markus Edler
Freie Universität Berlin, Graduate School Languages of Emotion
Habelschwerdter Allee 45
Berlin 14195
Germany
Contact Information:
Dr. Markus Edler
Thursday, October 22, 2009
18 PhD fellowships at GSLS, Wuerzburg, Germany
http://www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de/life_sciences
Würzburg is one of the leading German Universities in the Life Sciences based on
funding by the German Research Foundation (DFG Ranking 2009). Internationally
renowned research centres such as the Biocenter, the Research Center for
Infectious Diseases, and the DFG Research Center for Experimental Biomedicine
(Rudolf Virchow Center) contribute to this standing.
The Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) is directly linked to those research
centers. It comprises about 240 doctoral students and runs research training
groups in the following major sections:
Biomedicine | Infection and Immunity | Integrative Biology | Neuroscience |
MD/PhD program (MDs only)
We offer
* an international, English spoken and widely visible research environment,
* a personal fellowship, conference money and funding of research expenses for
three years,
* continuous supervision and mentoring by a thesis committee of three principal
investigators,
* a strong network of peers,
* advanced scientific and transferable skills training,
* special tutoring for international students.
We expect
* passion for and experience in research,
* an excellent university degree obtained within the last two years, usually a
M.Sc. or German Diploma (if graduation is expected by March 2010 you may apply;
exceptional candidates holding an Honours B.Sc. may join after a qualification
period),
* proven excellent oral and written English skills, willingness to learn basic
German,
* eagerness to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
If this is a match, please refer to the GSLS homepage for details and online
application (Deadline Nov 13, 2009):
http://www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de/life_sciences
Please also visit the GSLS homepage for several other funded PhD positions
currently available at the GSLS.
http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm?l1=1&l2=1&l3=1&idjob=30976936&CFID=323\
427&CFTOKEN=10ec7a6671ed443-26925187-F092-A06D-2063442D4444DFB5
Würzburg is one of the leading German Universities in the Life Sciences based on
funding by the German Research Foundation (DFG Ranking 2009). Internationally
renowned research centres such as the Biocenter, the Research Center for
Infectious Diseases, and the DFG Research Center for Experimental Biomedicine
(Rudolf Virchow Center) contribute to this standing.
The Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) is directly linked to those research
centers. It comprises about 240 doctoral students and runs research training
groups in the following major sections:
Biomedicine | Infection and Immunity | Integrative Biology | Neuroscience |
MD/PhD program (MDs only)
We offer
* an international, English spoken and widely visible research environment,
* a personal fellowship, conference money and funding of research expenses for
three years,
* continuous supervision and mentoring by a thesis committee of three principal
investigators,
* a strong network of peers,
* advanced scientific and transferable skills training,
* special tutoring for international students.
We expect
* passion for and experience in research,
* an excellent university degree obtained within the last two years, usually a
M.Sc. or German Diploma (if graduation is expected by March 2010 you may apply;
exceptional candidates holding an Honours B.Sc. may join after a qualification
period),
* proven excellent oral and written English skills, willingness to learn basic
German,
* eagerness to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
If this is a match, please refer to the GSLS homepage for details and online
application (Deadline Nov 13, 2009):
http://www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de/life_sciences
Please also visit the GSLS homepage for several other funded PhD positions
currently available at the GSLS.
http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm?l1=1&l2=1&l3=1&idjob=30976936&CFID=323\
427&CFTOKEN=10ec7a6671ed443-26925187-F092-A06D-2063442D4444DFB5
Sunday, October 18, 2009
General Linguistics; Phonetics: Three PhD Students, Stockholm
Institution/Organization: Stockholm University
Department: Department of Linguistics
Web Address: http://www.ling.su.se/ASV/engelska/eng-text.html
Level: PhD
Duties: Research
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Phonetics
Description:
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University invites applications for
three four-year studentships within its PhD programme in Linguistics with a
specialization in General Linguistics and/or Phonetics, with start date January
1, 2010.
The thesis project should involve one or both of the profile areas of the
department, namely, language typology (see
http://www.ling.su.se/ASV/engelska/eng-text.html) or early language acquisition
in children.
The deadline for applications is October 29th, 2009.
Applications should be sent by ordinary mail to Stockholms universitet,
Registrator/PA, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden, and should include the following:
1. CV with information about earlier studies, jobs and publications;
2. a copy of written works that are referred to in the application;
3. contact information for two reference persons;
4. a sketch of up to 6,000 words describing a possible thesis project.
Please indicate the reference number Ref.nr SU 617-2167-09 on your application!
Further inquiries should be directed to Professor Maria Koptjevskaja Tamm
(tamm@...) for General Linguistics, and Professor Francisco Lacerda
(frasse@...) for Phonetics.
General information
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree including at least an equivalent of
the Swedish "magister" programme in General Linguistics. This programme focuses
on linguistic theory and comprises four years of study including the writing of
two research papers. Applicants from all countries are welcome. Knowledge of
Swedish is not a formal requirement but students are strongly advised to acquire
a working knowledge of Swedish as soon as possible (language courses are offered
by the university). Additional details on the general admission requirements for
postgraduate studies at Stockholm University can be found at
http://www.su.se/english/study/postgraduate-studies.
During the period of the studentship, the student is a regular employee of the
University. The beginning salary is 21,600 SEK a month (approximately 2,100 Euros or
3,100 USD).
The first period of employment is for one year. The employment contract can then
be renewed for at most two years at a time, up to a total of four years, or, if
the student accepts teaching or administrative duties at the department (not
exceeding 20% of full time), maximally five years.
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University (http://www.ling.su.se)
has about 60 employees, which makes it one of the larger departments at the
Faculty of Humanities. The department is organized into six sections, namely,
General Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Phonetics, Sign Language for the
Deaf, Swedish for the Deaf, and Modern Greek. The research at the Department of
Linguistics belongs to one of fifteen areas at Stockholm University which have
been graded as "leading research" in the sense of being nationally leading and
having a high international status (see
http://www.su.se/english/research/leading-research-areas/humanities-law-and-social-sciences).
The department is a member of the Human Language Technology Center in the
Stockholm-Uppsala University Network (http://www.uu.se/suun/eng/hltcenter.php),
and participates in the Swedish National Graduate School of Language Technology
(GSLT, http://www.gslt.hum.gu.se/).
Application Deadline: 29-Oct-2009
Web Address for Applications: http://www.su.se/english/study/postgraduate-studies
Contact Information:
Professor Maria Koptjevskaja Tamm (for General Linguistics)
tamm@...
Professor Francisco Lacerda (for Phonetics)
Department: Department of Linguistics
Web Address: http://www.ling.su.se/ASV/engelska/eng-text.html
Level: PhD
Duties: Research
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Phonetics
Description:
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University invites applications for
three four-year studentships within its PhD programme in Linguistics with a
specialization in General Linguistics and/or Phonetics, with start date January
1, 2010.
The thesis project should involve one or both of the profile areas of the
department, namely, language typology (see
http://www.ling.su.se/ASV/engelska/eng-text.html) or early language acquisition
in children.
The deadline for applications is October 29th, 2009.
Applications should be sent by ordinary mail to Stockholms universitet,
Registrator/PA, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden, and should include the following:
1. CV with information about earlier studies, jobs and publications;
2. a copy of written works that are referred to in the application;
3. contact information for two reference persons;
4. a sketch of up to 6,000 words describing a possible thesis project.
Please indicate the reference number Ref.nr SU 617-2167-09 on your application!
Further inquiries should be directed to Professor Maria Koptjevskaja Tamm
(tamm@...) for General Linguistics, and Professor Francisco Lacerda
(frasse@...) for Phonetics.
General information
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree including at least an equivalent of
the Swedish "magister" programme in General Linguistics. This programme focuses
on linguistic theory and comprises four years of study including the writing of
two research papers. Applicants from all countries are welcome. Knowledge of
Swedish is not a formal requirement but students are strongly advised to acquire
a working knowledge of Swedish as soon as possible (language courses are offered
by the university). Additional details on the general admission requirements for
postgraduate studies at Stockholm University can be found at
http://www.su.se/english/study/postgraduate-studies.
During the period of the studentship, the student is a regular employee of the
University. The beginning salary is 21,600 SEK a month (approximately 2,100 Euros or
3,100 USD).
The first period of employment is for one year. The employment contract can then
be renewed for at most two years at a time, up to a total of four years, or, if
the student accepts teaching or administrative duties at the department (not
exceeding 20% of full time), maximally five years.
The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University (http://www.ling.su.se)
has about 60 employees, which makes it one of the larger departments at the
Faculty of Humanities. The department is organized into six sections, namely,
General Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Phonetics, Sign Language for the
Deaf, Swedish for the Deaf, and Modern Greek. The research at the Department of
Linguistics belongs to one of fifteen areas at Stockholm University which have
been graded as "leading research" in the sense of being nationally leading and
having a high international status (see
http://www.su.se/english/research/leading-research-areas/humanities-law-and-social-sciences).
The department is a member of the Human Language Technology Center in the
Stockholm-Uppsala University Network (http://www.uu.se/suun/eng/hltcenter.php),
and participates in the Swedish National Graduate School of Language Technology
(GSLT, http://www.gslt.hum.gu.se/).
Application Deadline: 29-Oct-2009
Web Address for Applications: http://www.su.se/english/study/postgraduate-studies
Contact Information:
Professor Maria Koptjevskaja Tamm (for General Linguistics)
tamm@...
Professor Francisco Lacerda (for Phonetics)
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Research positions at UCLouvain la Neuve Belgium
research positions at UCL:
Three PhD positions in soil and water science, physical geography and geostatistics:
http://www.eddsaib.org/envitam/claroline/document/goto/?url=%2FPhD_positions_soil_organic_carbon_along_the_hillslope.pdf&cidReq=AD001 [ http://www.eddsaib.org/envitam/claroline/document/goto/?url=%2FPhD_positions_soil_organic_carbon_along_the_hillslope.pdf&cidReq=AD001 ]
A Research positions in geostatistics
http://www.eddsaib.org/envitam/claroline/document/goto/?url=%2FResearch_position_AnnonceEmploiCELINE-ENGE_anglais.pdf&cidReq=AD001 [ http://www.eddsaib.org/envitam/claroline/document/goto/?url=%2FResearch_position_AnnonceEmploiCELINE-ENGE_anglais.pdf&cidReq=AD001
]
Three research positions in water and forest sciences
http://www.eddsaib.org/envitam/claroline/document/goto/?url=%2FResearch_position_0909BilanHydrique01.doc&cidReq=AD001 [ http://www.eddsaib.org/envitam/claroline/document/goto/?url=%2FResearch_position_0909BilanHydrique01.doc&cidReq=AD001 ]
http://www.eddsaib.org/envitam/claroline/document/goto/?url=%2FResearch_position_0909ExportationsMinerales_01.doc&cidReq=AD001 [ http://www.eddsaib.org/envitam/claroline/document/goto/?url=%2FResearch_position_0909ExportationsMinerales_01.doc&cidReq=AD001 ]
http://www.eddsaib.org/envitam/claroline/document/goto/?url=%2FResearch_position_0909VeilleSanitaire01.doc&cidReq=AD001 [ http://www.eddsaib.org/envitam/claroline/document/goto/?url=%2FResearch_position_0909VeilleSanitaire01.doc&cidReq=AD001 ]
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Master Scholarships in Computational Linguistics at the Univesity of Zadar
We invite all enthusiastic and motivated B.A. graduates with a strong interest in linguistics, and all its theoretical, psychological, sociological, empirical, and computational aspects to enroll in the new M.A. Program in Linguistics.
Duration and contents: The program lasts four semesters (= 2 years) and comprises four obligatory core courses. Students choose from a large number of elective courses according to their personal interests and specialization area, including for example: theoretical, empirical, and computational linguistics, phonetics, phonology, psycholinguistics, and second language acquisition research.
The MA program complements the classical linguistic education with experimental and empirical research methods. It offers a strong computer and technology orientation, and thus practical and hands-on experience in modern linguistic research domains.
Creative thinking and advancement of teamwork are essential values conveyed throughout the program, accompanied by individual and intensive tutoring involving current research issues.
Acquired skills and knowledge:
The program imparts solid knowledge of linguistic theories and research methods, including:
* collection and processing of data
* statistical analysis of data
* experimental design
* computational modeling
* theoretical research and theory construction
* language technologies
Degree
To complete the M.A. program, students must collect a minimum of 120 ECTS points (30 points are granted for the M.A. thesis). The M.A. program is completed with a defense of the M.A. thesis.
After completing the single major M.A. program in linguistics at the University of Zadar, the academic title magister linguisticae is granted.
Requirements
The requirements for enrollment are:
* Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in a related field of study acquired in the Republic of Croatia, or abroad, including: languages, information and library science, psychology, sociology, computer science, and many other areas (an additional differential exam might be required)
* Proficiency in English
The admission procedure requires the submission of a written letter of motivation and an interview with the faculty of the Linguistics department.
Enrollment
Enrollment for the entrance exam is scheduled for 5th-9th of October 2009 at the University of Zadar. For detailed information on enrollment see the University web pages: www.unizd.hr
The linguistics program will enroll up to 30 students with full subvention from the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia.
Application Deadline: 06-Oct-2009
Application Mailing Address:
Dr. Malgorzata E. Cavar
Obala kralja Petra Kresimira IV. 2
Zadar 23000
Croatia
Duration and contents: The program lasts four semesters (= 2 years) and comprises four obligatory core courses. Students choose from a large number of elective courses according to their personal interests and specialization area, including for example: theoretical, empirical, and computational linguistics, phonetics, phonology, psycholinguistics, and second language acquisition research.
The MA program complements the classical linguistic education with experimental and empirical research methods. It offers a strong computer and technology orientation, and thus practical and hands-on experience in modern linguistic research domains.
Creative thinking and advancement of teamwork are essential values conveyed throughout the program, accompanied by individual and intensive tutoring involving current research issues.
Acquired skills and knowledge:
The program imparts solid knowledge of linguistic theories and research methods, including:
* collection and processing of data
* statistical analysis of data
* experimental design
* computational modeling
* theoretical research and theory construction
* language technologies
Degree
To complete the M.A. program, students must collect a minimum of 120 ECTS points (30 points are granted for the M.A. thesis). The M.A. program is completed with a defense of the M.A. thesis.
After completing the single major M.A. program in linguistics at the University of Zadar, the academic title magister linguisticae is granted.
Requirements
The requirements for enrollment are:
* Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in a related field of study acquired in the Republic of Croatia, or abroad, including: languages, information and library science, psychology, sociology, computer science, and many other areas (an additional differential exam might be required)
* Proficiency in English
The admission procedure requires the submission of a written letter of motivation and an interview with the faculty of the Linguistics department.
Enrollment
Enrollment for the entrance exam is scheduled for 5th-9th of October 2009 at the University of Zadar. For detailed information on enrollment see the University web pages: www.unizd.hr
The linguistics program will enroll up to 30 students with full subvention from the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia.
Application Deadline: 06-Oct-2009
Application Mailing Address:
Dr. Malgorzata E. Cavar
Obala kralja Petra Kresimira IV. 2
Zadar 23000
Croatia
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